1 Timothy 3:7

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
World English Bible (WEB)
Moreover{G1161}{G2532} he{G846} must{G1163}{(G5748)} have{G2192}{(G5721)} a good{G2570} report{G3141} of{G575} them which are without{G1855}; lest{G3363} he fall{G1706}{(G5632)} into{G1519} reproach{G3680} and{G2532} the snare{G3803} of the devil{G1228}.
Strong's King James
(7) He must have a good witness from those outside (church) so that he won't fall into the taunting net of the accusing devil.
The F.O.G*
[7] Additionally, they must have earned genuine respect from those outside the faith community. Think about it - if their character doesn't shine brightly enough to earn outsiders' respect, how can they effectively represent the Messiah? Moreover, a questionable reputation could leave them vulnerable to the Enemy's snares.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation

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