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
There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps.
Acts 6:3
Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;
Acts 10:22
The men replied: "Our captain, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."
Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a strict observer of our Law, well spoken of by all the Jewish inhabitants, came to see me.
3 John 1:12
Every one has always had a good word for Demetrius, and the Truth itself speaks for him. Yes, and we also add our good word, and you know that what we say about him is true.
Lest
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Do not cause offence either to Jews or Greeks or to the Church of God;
2 Corinthians 6:3
Never do we put an obstacle in any one's way, that no fault may be found with our ministry.
2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are trying to make arrangements which shall be right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Shun every form of evil.
Titus 2:5
and to be discreet, pure-minded, domesticated, good women, ready to submit to their husbands, in order that God's Message may not be maligned.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
The snare
1 Timothy 6:9
Those who want to be rich fall into the snares of temptation, and become the prey of many foolish and harmful ambitions, which plunge people into Destruction and Ruin.
2 Timothy 2:26
and they may yet come to a sober mind, and escape from the snares of the Devil, when captured by the Lord's Servant to do the will of God.