1 Timothy 3:7

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.

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  • 2 Cor 8:21 : 21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
  • 2 Tim 2:26 : 26 and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.
  • 1 Cor 10:32 : 32 Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,
  • 1 Tim 6:9 : 9 Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
  • Titus 2:5 : 5 to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
  • Titus 2:8 : 8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
  • 1 Pet 4:14-16 : 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker. 16 But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Stay away from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.
  • 1 Tim 5:24-25 : 24 The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later. 25 Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.
  • 1 Sam 2:24 : 24 No, my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the LORD’s people is not good.
  • Mark 4:11 : 11 He said to them,“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,
  • Acts 6:3 : 3 But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 They said,“Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you.”
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,
  • 1 Cor 5:12 : 12 For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Are you not to judge those inside?
  • 3 John 1:12 : 12 Worthy Demetrius Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.

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  • 1 Tim 3:1-6
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    1Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

    3not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

    4He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

    5But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

    6He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

  • 1 Tim 3:8-13
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    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

    9holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

    12Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

    13For those who have served 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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    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

    9He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

  • Titus 2:6-10
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    6Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 2 Tim 2:26
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    26and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

  • 1 Tim 5:19-20
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    19Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

    20Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.

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

    10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing– the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!

  • Titus 3:2
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    2They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

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

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • 1 Tim 4:12
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    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

  • Titus 2:1-3
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

  • 1 Pet 5:8
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    8Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

  • 2 Cor 6:8
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    8through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Therefore do not let what you consider good be spoken of as evil.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
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    17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

  • 2 Cor 13:7
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    7Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

  • Titus 3:11
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    11You know that such a person is twisted by sin and is conscious of it himself.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you.

  • Titus 1:13
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    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

  • 1 Pet 3:16
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    16Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

  • Jude 1:24
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    24Final Blessing Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,

  • 1 Tim 4:1
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    1Timothy’s Ministry in the Later Times Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.