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1 Timothy 3:7

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7An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church so he will not be criticized by others and caught in the devil’s trap.

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ESVEnglish 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.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

NLTNew 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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But he must also have a good testimony from those outside, in order that he may not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

KJV 1900King 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.