Bible verse
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 3.
3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
KJV
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
ASV
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
ERV
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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