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

Lest

1 Peter 4:14

The snare

1 Timothy 6:9

2 Timothy 2:26

Bible References

A good

Some men's sins are manifest, going before to judgment; and also to some they follow in the train.

Nay, sons, for not a good report which I heard: causing the people of Jehovah to pass by.

Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.

And a certain Ananias, a religious man according to the law, testified of by all the Jews dwelling,

It has been testified to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify; and know that our testimony is true.

Lest

I wish therefore the younger to marry, to bear children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to him opposing for reproach.

And be ye not molesters to the Jews, and the Greeks, and to the church of God:

Giving no offence in any thing, that the service be not blamed:

Providing good things beforehand, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

Keep away from all appearance of evil.

Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed.

If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, ye happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: by them truly he is defamed, and by you he is praised.

The snare

And they wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many eager desires, unwise and hurtful, which sink men into ruin and perdition.

That they may return to a state of sobriety from the snare of the devil, being taken alive by him at his will.