NASB
"And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil."
— 1 Timothy 3:7, NASB
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“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.”
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),
and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil.
And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,
but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.