Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Overseers
6 nor must he be a new convert; for fear he should be elated with pride, and so involve himself in the same ruin as the devil. 7 besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser. 8 The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain,
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:26
and so they may rouze out of the snare of the devil, who leads them captive at his discretion.
1 Timothy 6:9
themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil:
2 Corinthians 8:21
always considering what is virtuous, with respect to God, and with respect to men.
Mark 4:11
he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,
Acts 6:3
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
Acts 10:22
they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.
Acts 22:12
there one Ananias a religious observer of the law, who had the good word of all the Jews in that place, came to see me,
1 Corinthians 5:12
for what have I to do to judge those who are without the church; but are not you to judge those that are within?
1 Corinthians 10:32
give no offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God.
2 Corinthians 6:3
as for us, we give no occasion of offence, that our ministry may not be blamed:
Colossians 4:5
Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.
1 Timothy 5:14
I enjoin therefore the young women to marry, to detest abortion, to govern their families, and give our enemies no handle for reproach.
1 Timothy 5:24-25
The vices of some men are so notorious, they prevent any inquisition: others don't discover themselves till they have been ordain'd.
Titus 2:5
to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, good oeconimists, beneficent, submissive to their husbands,
Titus 2:8
gravity; let your doctrine be sound and inoffensive, that your opponents may be ashamed, and have nothing that is ill to say of us.
1 Peter 4:14-16
if you suffer indignities in the cause of Christ, you are happy: for the glorious spirit of God rests upon you.
3 John 1:12
Demetrius has the applauses of all men, and the testimony of his own virtue: we likewise certify in his behalf, and you know that our testimonial deserves credit.