Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Lest
The snare
Bible References
A good
1 Timothy 5:24
The sins of some people are obvious, leading them to judgment. The sins of others follow them there.
1 Samuel 2:24
No, my sons, I'm not hearing good news being circulated by the LORD's people.
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
Acts 10:22
The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."
Acts 22:12
"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
3 John 1:12
Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.
Lest
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Don't become a stumbling block to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,
2 Corinthians 6:3
We do not put an obstacle in anyone's way. Otherwise, fault may be found with our ministry.
2 Corinthians 8:21
We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.
Titus 2:5
to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you.
The snare
1 Timothy 6:9
But people who want to get rich keep toppling into temptation and are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires that plunge them into destruction and ruin.
2 Timothy 2:26
so that they might escape from the Devil's snare, even though they've been held captive by him to do his will.