Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And he must also have good testimony from those outside, lest he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
New American Standard Bible
And he must
King James Version
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Holman Bible
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s
International Standard Version
He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil.
American Standard Version
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Amplified
And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
An Understandable Version
He must also have a good reputation among outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], or else he could fall into reproach [i.e., from worldly people] and [therefore] into the devil's trap.
Anderson New Testament
Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Bible in Basic English
And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.
Common New Testament
He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Daniel Mace New Testament
besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.
Darby Translation
But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Godbey New Testament
But it also behooves him indeed to have a beautiful testimony from the aliens, in order that he may not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Goodspeed New Testament
He must also be a man of good standing with outsiders, or he may get into disgrace and be entrapped by the slanderers.
John Wesley New Testament
He ought also to have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Julia Smith Translation
And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser.
King James 2000
Moreover he must have a good report of them who are outside; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But [he] must also have a good testimony from those outside, in order that he may not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
Modern King James verseion
But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He must also be well reported of among them which are without forth, lest he fall into rebuke, and into the snare of the evil speaker.
Moffatt New Testament
also, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, in case he incurs slander and is trapped by the devil.
Montgomery New Testament
He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.
NET Bible
And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil's trap.
New Heart English Bible
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Noyes New Testament
moreover he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
Sawyer New Testament
And he must also have a good name from those without, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.
The Emphasized Bible
It is needful, moreover, to have, an honourable testimony also, from them who are without, lest, into reproach, he fall, and the snare of the adversary.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He should also be well spoken of by outsiders, that he may not incur censure and so fall into the snares of the Devil.
Webster
Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Weymouth New Testament
It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil.
Williams New Testament
He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, or else he may incur reproach and fall into the devil's trap.
World English Bible
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Worrell New Testament
And it is needful also that he have an honorable testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil.
Worsley New Testament
He ought also to have an honorable testimony from those that are without, least he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Youngs Literal Translation
and it behoveth him also to have a good testimony from those without, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.
Themes
Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
Bishop » The duties of a bishop
Bondage, spiritual » Is to the devil
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Topics
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Overseers
6 not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 And he must also have good testimony from those outside, lest he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:26
and they may sober up out of the snare of the devil, having been captured by him for his will.
1 Timothy 6:9
But those who want to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, which sink men in destruction and ruin.
2 Corinthians 8:21
providing things right, not only in the sight of Lord, but also in the sight of men.
1 Samuel 2:24
No, my sons, for it is no good report that I hear. Ye make LORD's people to transgress.
Mark 4:11
And he said to them, To you is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those outside, all things occur in parables.
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
Acts 10:22
And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.
Acts 22:12
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report by all the Jews who dwell there,
1 Corinthians 5:12
For what is in me to also judge those outside? Do ye not judge those inside?
1 Corinthians 10:32
Become ye inoffensive both to Jews and to Greeks, and to the church of God,
2 Corinthians 6:3
giving not one cause of stumbling in anything, so that the ministry may not be criticized,
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that ye may walk properly toward those outside, and may have nothing lacking.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore the younger women to marry, to bear children, to manage house, to give not one occasion to him who opposes on account of slander.
1 Timothy 5:24-25
The sins of some men are evident, leading to judgment, but also for some they follow after.
Titus 2:5
to be serious-minded, pure, homemakers, good, submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
Titus 2:8
sound speech, irreproachable, so that the man of opposition may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 4:14-16
Blessed are ye if ye are reviled for the name of Christ, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. From them he is indeed blasphemed, but from you he is glorified.
3 John 1:12
Demetrius has been testified by all, and by the truth itself. But we also testify, and ye know that our testimony is true.