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, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.
1 Samuel 2:24
This ought not to be, my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the Lord's people is not good.
Acts 6:3
But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
Acts 10:22
They said, "Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you."
Acts 22:12
A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,
3 John 1:12
Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.
Lest
1 Timothy 5:14
So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,
2 Corinthians 6:3
We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Stay away from every form of evil.
Titus 2:5
to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
The snare
1 Timothy 6:9
Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
2 Timothy 2:26
and they will come to their senses and escape the devil's trap where they are held captive to do his will.