1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The qualifications for overseers and deacons: the overseer must be above reproach, husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, hospitable, not a drunkard, not violent, not a lover of money, managing his household well. Similarly for deacons. The church is the …
Diğer Çeviriler
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
and it behoveth him also to have a good testimony from those without, that he may not fall into reproach and a 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.
Çapraz Referanslar
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And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all …
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt …
For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are …
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.