Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Overseers
6 He must not be a new convert, or he may grow conceited and incur criticism from slanderous people. 7 He must also be a man of good standing with outsiders, or he may get into disgrace and be entrapped by the slanderers. 8 Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain,
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:26
and they may yet return to their senses and escape from the toils of the devil, who has caught them to make them do his will.
1 Timothy 6:9
But men who want to get rich fall into temptations and snares and many foolish, harmful cravings, that plunge people into destruction and ruin.
2 Corinthians 8:21
I intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but in the eyes of men.
Mark 4:11
And he said to them, "To you has been intrusted the secret of the reign of God, but to those outsiders, everything is offered in figures,
Acts 6:3
You, brothers, must pick out from your number seven men of good standing, who are wise and full of the Spirit, and we will put them in charge of this matter,
Acts 10:22
They answered, "Cornelius, who is a captain, and an upright and God-fearing man, and who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."
Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the Law, highly respected by all the Jews who lived there,
1 Corinthians 5:12
For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not your part to judge those who are inside the church,
1 Corinthians 10:32
You must not be hindrances to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God either,
2 Corinthians 6:3
I put no obstacles in anyone's path, so that no fault may be found with my work.
Colossians 4:5
Use wisdom in dealing with outsiders, making the most of your opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that you may have the respect of the outsiders, and not be dependent upon anybody.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
and avoiding every kind of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
So I would have young women marry and have children and keep house and avoid giving our opponents any excuse for abusing us.
1 Timothy 5:24-25
Some men's sins are perfectly evident, and lead them right on to judgment, but there are others whose sins only dog their steps.
Titus 2:5
and to be sensible, pure-minded, domestic, kind, and submissive to their husbands, so as not to bring reproach on God's message.
Titus 2:8
and present a wholesome, unobjectionable message, so that your opponent may be put to shame at finding nothing bad to say about us.
1 Peter 4:14-16
If you are being abused for the sake of Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit of God is resting upon you.
3 John 1:12
Everybody testifies to Demetrius; the truth itself does; I testify to him too, and you know that my testimony to him is true.