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

Some men's sins are notorious, and lead them straight on the way to condemnation; but others' sins follow them up.

"So, brothers, find from among your own number seven men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them over this business.

"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."

"And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the Law, well thought of by all the Jews who lived there,

All men bear testimony to Demetrius, and so does the truth itself. I also bear testimony to him; and you know that my testimony is true.

Lest

It is my wish, then, that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule their houses, and give no occasion to our adversary for railing.

Do not be a cause of stumbling either to Jews of to Gentiles, or to the church of God.

I am giving no one a cause of stumbling in order that my ministry may not be discredited;

For I aim at being above reproach, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Hold aloof from every form of evil.

to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind and submissive to their husbands, in order that God's message be not maligned.

If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you.

The snare

Those who desire to be rich fall into the snares of temptation and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

and they may come to their senses again, and escape the snare of the devil, as they are restored to life by God to do his will.