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1 Timothy 3:7

New King James Version

7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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American Standard Version

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Christian Standard Bible

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.

English Standard Version

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

King James Version

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

New American Standard Bible

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.

New International Version

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

New Living Translation

Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.

World English Bible

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.