Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 3:7

1 Timothy chapter 3 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

Context

v.6not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

v.7This passage

v.8Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 4:14

    If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

  • Acts 10:22

    And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

  • Acts 6:3

    Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:3

    giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

  • 2 Corinthians 8:21

    for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Mark 4:11

    And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables: