1 Timothy 3:7
King James Version (KJV)
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
World English Bible (WEB)
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7 Cross References
Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD's people to transgress.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
