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."
— 1 Timothy 3:7, King James Version
“Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. ”
“Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“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.”
“Moreover, he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“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.”
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.