1 Timothy 3:7
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”1 Timothy 3:7
What Does 1 Timothy 3:7 Mean?
1 Timothy 3:7 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 3:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Acts 6:3“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”2 Corinthians 8:21“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”Colossians 4:5“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”2 Timothy 2:26“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”3 John 1:12“Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.”1 Timothy 6:9“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.”1 Thessalonians 4:12“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”Psalms 119:39“Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.”Mark 4:11“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”1 Corinthians 5:12“For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?”1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”2 Corinthians 6:3“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:”Titus 2:8“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”1 Thessalonians 5:22“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”1 Timothy 5:25“Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.”Titus 2:5“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”Leviticus 21:18“For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,”1 Samuel 2:24“Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD’s people to transgress.”Job 18:8“For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.”
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