1 Timothy 3:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Moreover{G1161} he{G846} must{G1163} have{G2192} good{G2570} testimony{G3141} from{G575} them that are without;{G1855} lest{G3361} he fall{G1706} into{G1519} reproach{G3680} and{G2532} the snare{G3803} of the devil.{G1228}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Moreover{G1161}{G2532} he{G846} must{G1163}{(G5748)} have{G2192}{(G5721)} a good{G2570} report{G3141} of{G575} them which are without{G1855}; lest{G3363} he fall{G1706}{(G5632)} into{G1519} reproach{G3680} and{G2532} the snare{G3803} of the devil{G1228}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    speaker. He must also be well reported of amonge them which are with out forth lest he fall into rebuke and snare of the evyll speaker.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He must also haue a good reporte of them which are without, lest he fall in to the rebuke and snare of the euell speaker.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He must also be well reported of, euen of them which are without, lest he fall into rebuke, and the snare of the deuill.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He must also haue a good report of the which are without, lest he fall into the rebuke and snare of the deuyll.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 8:21 : 21 For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.
  • 2 Tim 2:26 : 26 Then they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
  • 1 Cor 10:32 : 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.
  • 1 Tim 6:9 : 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.
  • Titus 2:5 : 5 to be self-controlled, pure, committed to their homes, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be slandered.
  • Titus 2:8 : 8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
  • 1 Pet 4:14-16 : 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 Therefore, I desire that younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.
  • 1 Tim 5:24-25 : 24 The sins of some people are obvious, leading them to judgment ahead of them, but the sins of others follow after. 25 Similarly, good works are also evident, and those that are otherwise cannot remain hidden.
  • 1 Sam 2:24 : 24 ‘No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the LORD’s people is not good.’
  • Mark 4:11 : 11 He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything is spoken in parables.
  • Acts 6:3 : 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 They replied, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well-spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.'
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 A man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,
  • 1 Cor 5:12 : 12 What business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Are you not to judge those inside the church?
  • 3 John 1:12 : 12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    1 This saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

    2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

    3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money.

    4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity.

    5 (For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)

    6 He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-13
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    79%

    8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10 Let them also be tested first; then, if they prove blameless, let them serve as deacons.

    11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

    12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their households well.

    13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

  • Titus 1:6-9
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    6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    8 But he must be hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

    9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

  • Titus 2:6-10
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    6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.

    7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

    9 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

    10 They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • 2 Tim 2:26
    70%

    26 Then they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7 Command these things so that they may be above reproach.

  • 1 Tim 5:19-20
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    68%

    19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

    20 Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

  • 3 John 1:9-10
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    9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, does not acknowledge us.

    10 Because of this, if I come, I will bring up what he is doing: spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and he also prevents others who want to do so and expels them from the church.

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    67%

    2 Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

  • 1 Cor 10:12
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    12 So then, let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.

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    3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • 1 Tim 4:12
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    12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

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    15 Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

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    1 As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

    2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

    3 Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things.

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    8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

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    8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet truthful;

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    16 Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
    66%

    17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

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    66%

    7 We pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear approved, but so that you may do what is right, even if we may seem to have failed.

  • Phil 2:15
    66%

    15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

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    11 Knowing that such a person is warped, sinful, and self-condemned.

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    4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • Titus 1:13
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    13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

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    16 Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

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    6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

  • Jude 1:24
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    24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless in the presence of His glory with great joy,

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    1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and the teachings of demons.

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.

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