NET Bible
"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."
— 1 Timothy 3:7, NET Bible
“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.”
“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 manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.
But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?
He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.
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.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.