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1 Timothy 3:7The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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δεῖ δὲ καὶ μαρτυρίαν καλὴν ἔχειν ἀπὸ τῶν ἔξωθεν, ἵνα μὴ εἰς ὀνειδισμὸν ἐμπέσῃ καὶ παγίδα τοῦ διαβόλου.
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1 Timothy 3:7American Standard Version
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7 Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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1 Timothy 3:7The Emphasized Bible
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7 It is needful moreover to have an honourable testimony also from them who are without, Lest into reproach he fall and the snare of the adversary.
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1 Timothy 3:7King James Version
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7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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1 TimothyWatch Tower Publications Index 1986-2025
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3:7 w24.11 21; od 32, 34; it-2 780; w05 9/15 30; w90 9/1 24; om 30-31, 33-34
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1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil: A Christian man who is appointed to be an overseer needs to have “a fine testimony” from people outside the congregation. If he were to be appointed despite having a bad reputation, he would bring reproach on himself, on the congregation, and especially on Jehovah. Also, he would be in danger of falling into one of the snares of the Devil, such as pride or ambition, which might lead him to disobey God. (1Ti 3:6; 2Ti 2:26) Paul’s wording also allows for the idea that “reproach” is part of the “snare” set by the Devil. Satan would delight to see the Christian congregation reproached because of the bad reputation of an overseer.
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