1 Timothy 3:7

7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 3:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
ESV
7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
NLT
7 Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.
MSG
7 Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap.
CSB
7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil's trap.

1 Timothy 3:7 In-Context

5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

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