1 Timothy 3:7

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Summary

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

A good

3 John 1:12

Lest

1 Peter 4:14

The snare

1 Timothy 6:9

2 Timothy 2:26

Bible References

A good

The sins of some men are obvious, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins appear later.

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say."

"A certain Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

Lest

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.

for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Abstain from every form of evil.

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

The snare

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.