Verse 7

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.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 8:21 : 21 For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.
  • 2 Tim 2:26 : 26 And so they may get themselves free from the net of the Evil One, being made the prisoners of the Lord's servant, for the purpose of God.
  • 1 Cor 10:32 : 32 Give no cause of trouble to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God.
  • 1 Tim 6:9 : 9 But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work;
  • Titus 2:5 : 5 To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.
  • Titus 2:8 : 8 Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.
  • 1 Pet 4:14-16 : 14 If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you. 15 Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business; 16 But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Keep from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,
  • 1 Tim 5:24-25 : 24 The sins of some men are clearly seen, going before them to be judged; but with others, their sins go after them. 25 In the same way, there are good works which are clearly seen; and those which are not so, may not be kept secret.
  • 1 Sam 2:24 : 24 No, my sons, the account which is given me, which the Lord's people are sending about, is not good.
  • Mark 4:11 : 11 And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;
  • Acts 6:3 : 3 Take then from among you seven men of good name, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, to whom we may give control of this business.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 And one Ananias, a God-fearing man, who kept the law, and of whom all the Jews in that place had a high opinion,
  • 1 Cor 5:12 : 12 For it is no business of mine to be judging those who are outside; but it is yours to be judging those who are among you;
  • 3 John 1:12 : 12 Demetrius has the approval of all men and of what is true: and we give the same witness, and you are certain that our witness is true.