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.In other versions
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
ASV
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.
BBE
But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and [the] snare of the devil.
DBY
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
WEB
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.
YLT
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
ENG
Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
WBT
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
BSB
In context
5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
