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lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he may not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil&#8217s trap. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, they must be well-respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil's trap. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the devil. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. <a href="/net/1_timothy/3.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into disgrace and the trap of the devil. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil. <a href="/web/1_timothy/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and it is required of him also to have a good testimony from those outside, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And it behooves him also to have a good testimony from those outside, so that he might not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/1_timothy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he must also have good testimony from them without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moreover he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/3.htm">New American Bible</a> He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, the devil’s trap. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover, he must have a good report from outsiders; lest he fall into reproach and the snares of the devil. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He ought to have an excellent testimony from outsiders, lest he fall into shame and into the trap of Satan.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But it also behooves him indeed to have a beautiful testimony from the aliens, in order that he may not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And it is needful also that he have an honorable testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He ought also to have an honorable testimony from those that are without, least he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=374" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Qualifications for Overseers</a> …6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Furthermore,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">he must</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">a good</a> <a href="/greek/3141.htm" title="3141: martyrian (N-AFS) -- Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.">reputation</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1855.htm" title="1855: exōthen (Adv) -- (a) from outside, from without, (b) outside, both as adj. and prep; with article: the outside. From exo; external(-ly).">outsiders,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1706.htm" title="1706: empesē (V-ASA-3S) -- To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with.">he will not fall</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3680.htm" title="3680: oneidismon (N-AMS) -- Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely.">disgrace</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3803.htm" title="3803: pagida (N-AFS) -- From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem.">into the snare</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1228.htm" title="1228: diabolou (Adj-GMS) -- From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.">devil.</a> 8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Titus 1:6-9</a> An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. / As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. / Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a> For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a> Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a> Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a> keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. <a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a> A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a> The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them. <a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9-10</a> Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:1</a> A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.a good.<a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">1 Timothy 5:24,25</a> Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after… <a href="/1_samuel/2-24.htm">1 Samuel 2:24</a> Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress.<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> 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.them.<a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12</a> For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?<a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a> Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a> That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.lest.<a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a> I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a> Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:<a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3</a> Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:the snare.<a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9</a> But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.<a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">2 Timothy 2:26</a> And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Avoid</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Character</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Church</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Devil's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-14.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Outsiders</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Report</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Trap</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">Avoid</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Character</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Church</a> <a href="/genesis/42-31.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">Devil's</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-8.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">Outsiders</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Report</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Trap</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 3</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">How bishops, deacons, and their wives should be qualified;</a> 14. <a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">and to what end Paul wrote to Timothy of these things.</a> 15. <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Of the church, and the blessed truth therein taught and professed.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, leaders were expected to be above reproach not only within the Christian community but also in the broader society. A good reputation with outsiders reflects the leader's integrity and consistency in living out Christian values. <a href="/proverbs/22.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a> highlights the value of a good name, and <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5-6</a> encourages believers to act wisely toward outsiders. The early church faced scrutiny and persecution, making it crucial for leaders to exemplify Christ-like behavior to avoid bringing disrepute to the faith.so that he will not fall into disgrace Disgrace here refers to the loss of respect and credibility, which can severely impact the leader's ability to minister effectively. In the cultural context of the Greco-Roman world, honor and shame were significant social constructs. A leader falling into disgrace would not only harm their personal ministry but could also bring shame upon the church. This aligns with the biblical principle found in <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a>, which urges believers to live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God.and into the snare of the devil The snare of the devil suggests a trap set by Satan to undermine the leader's effectiveness and the church's witness. This imagery is consistent with other New Testament warnings about spiritual warfare, such as <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a>, which speaks of the devil's schemes. The devil's aim is to discredit leaders and, by extension, the church, as seen in the temptation of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>. Leaders must remain vigilant and grounded in their faith to avoid falling into such traps, as their fall can have far-reaching consequences for the community they serve.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance on church leadership and conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, entrusted with the leadership of the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was stationed, known for its diverse culture and significant pagan influences. 4. <a href="/topical/c/church_elders/overseers.htm">Church Elders/Overseers</a> The leaders within the church who are being instructed on the qualifications necessary for their role. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> The adversary who seeks to ensnare believers, particularly those in leadership, through various means of temptation and disgrace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_reputation.htm">Importance of Reputation</a> A leader's reputation is crucial not only within the church but also in the broader community. It reflects the character of Christ and the credibility of the church. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_the_devil's_snare.htm">Avoiding the Devil's Snare</a> Leaders must be vigilant against the traps set by the devil, which often come through pride, moral failure, or public disgrace. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_outsiders.htm">Witness to Outsiders</a> A good reputation with outsiders serves as a powerful witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and can open doors for evangelism. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a> Church leaders are called to live lives of integrity, ensuring their actions align with their teachings and the values of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_support.htm">Accountability and Support</a> Leaders should seek accountability and support from fellow believers to maintain their reputation and avoid falling into disgrace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 3</a> <a href="/q/how_does_reputation_help_in_life.htm">How does a good reputation benefit one's life?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_being_above_reproach.htm">What defines being above reproach?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'good_report'_mean_in_phil_4_8.htm">What does Philippians 4:8 mean by "good report"?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_elders.htm">What does the Bible say about women as elders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without.--The man to be chosen as a responsible office-bearer in the Church, should be one possessing a stainless reputation for integrity and honour with the world outside the Church's pale; he should be one regarded by the world at large as having led a self-restrained, decorous life--a life free from those disorders and licentious practices which worldly men, even while themselves indulging in them, are the first to condemn in others.Lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.--For such a one, bringing with him into the new society his unhappy reputation, earned in the old thoughtless days--if placed in the new society in a prominent position of authority--would draw down upon himself and the brotherhood over whom he presided many a reproach, many a sneer. Those who once knew him among other associations living a very different life, would be only too ready to attack the blameless character of the congregation, through the stained and scarred reputation of their minister. The temptation to fall away and deny his Lord in such a case, would be overwhelming. The man might be in earnest, might be wishful to lead a new and better life, but the risk that one with such connections, with such memories of old days, would of necessity run, must be very great. Weakened and disheartened, such a presbyter would be likely to fall an easy prey into some snare skilfully laid by the Enemy, and, by his fall, cause a terrible and damaging injury to the Church of Christ. For these weighty reasons St. Paul charged Timothy to be very watchful when he chose his presiding elders, to elect only those who, in the dissolute society of Ephesus, had known how, even in old days, to preserve their good name stainless, their character unscarred.The snare of the devil.--The teaching here of St. Paul respecting the Evil One is deserving of a special comment. What he says in <a href="/context/1_timothy/3-6.htm" title="Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.">1Timothy 3:6-7</a> is simply introduced as part of the main argument, which relates exclusively to the care to be exercised in the selection of fit persons for the sacred offices in the congregations. It is evidently not introduced as a special teaching on this mysterious subject. No disputings on this point as yet had been originated at this early period in Christian history. It lays down, however, certain broad principles which must have been the ground-work of St. Paul's belief in this now disputed question; and receiving as we do St. Paul's words in this and in his other epistles as an authoritative declaration of the mind and will of the Holy Spirit, it seems that these broad principles should have all weight whenever the doctrine respecting the Spirit of Evil is discussed. The lines hero sketched are as follows: (1) The personality of the Evil One is distinctly affirmed. (2; This unhappy being has fallen and has been condemned, and is now able to lay snares for and to tempt men. (3) An overweening pride seems to have been the cause which led to this once mighty one's fall. (4) All idea of dualism--the old Persian belief adopted in the Manichsean heresy, and in so many other false creeds, that of two principles eternally opposed to one another--presiding respectively over the realms of light and darkness--is distinctly here repudiated by Paul, who in the course of his argument casually introduces the Evil One--the Enemy of man, as one who at some remote period rebelled, was crushed, and condemned, but to whom, in the supreme Providence of God, some terrible power over man was left.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Good testimony from for a good report of, A.V.; that for which, A.V. Good testimony (μαρτυρίαν καλήν; see <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a>). So it is said of Timothy himself that ἐμαρτυρεῖτο, "he was well reported of by the brethren" (<a href="/acts/16-2.htm">Acts 16:2</a>). In accordance with this rule, letters testimonial are required of all persons to be ordained, to the importance of character in a clergyman (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3</a>). Them that are without (τῶν ἔξωθεν); used in <a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27</a>; <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Luke 11:39</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3</a>; <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Revelation 11:2</a>, etc., of that; which is outside or external literally, as the outside of the cup, the outer ornament of the body, the outside of the sepulcher, the outer court of the temple. It is synonymous with the more common form, ἔξω. (For the phrase, "they that are without" (οἱ ἔξω), as applied to those who are not members of the Church, see <a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11</a>; <a href="/john/9-34.htm">John 9:34, 35</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12, 13</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a>.) The opposite is ἔσω ἔσωθεν (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25</a>, etc.). So exoteric and esoteric, of doctrines intended respectively for the outside world or the inner circle of disciples. Reproach (ὀνειδισμόν); the reproaches and revilings cast upon him by unbelievers (<a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Hebrews 11:26</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Hebrews 13:13</a>). The verb ὀνειδίζειν has the same sense (<a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">1 Timothy 4:10</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a>; <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Mark 15:32</a>; <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a>), and so in classical Greek. This reproach is further described as the snare of the devil (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">2 Timothy 2:26</a>), because it is through these revilings that the devil seeks to impair the power of his ministry and frighten him from the exercise of it. The genitive τοῦ διαβόλου depends only upon πασίδα, not upon ὀνειδισμόν. The καὶ does not indicate that there are two separate things into which he falls, but adds, as a description of the ὀνειδισμός, that it is "a snare of the devil." The idea in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> is analogous. There it is by afflictions that the devil seeks to devour the disciple who is weak in faith. Those afflictions might well be described as παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου," a snare of the devil," set for weak souls. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Furthermore, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. have ἔχειν (echein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a good καλὴν (kalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. reputation μαρτυρίαν (martyrian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3141.htm">Strong's 3141: </a> Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. with ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. outsiders, ἔξωθεν (exōthen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1855.htm">Strong's 1855: </a> (a) from outside, from without, (b) outside, both as adj. and prep; with article: the outside. From exo; external(-ly). so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he will not fall ἐμπέσῃ (empesē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1706.htm">Strong's 1706: </a> To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. disgrace ὀνειδισμὸν (oneidismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [into the] snare παγίδα (pagida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3803.htm">Strong's 3803: </a> From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. devil. διαβόλου (diabolou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1228.htm">Strong's 1228: </a> From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 3:7 Moreover he must have good testimony (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 3:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 3:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 3:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 3:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>