Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 3:7
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.
Amplified® Bible
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation {and} be well thought of by those outside [the church], lest he become involved in slander {and} incur reproach and fall into the devil's trap.
Contemporary English Version
Finally, they must be well-respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.
Darby English Version
But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and [the] snare of the devil.
Good News Bible
He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil's trap.
International Standard Version
He must be well thought of by outsiders, lest he fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by 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 reproach 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 King James Version
Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Young's Literal Translation
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.
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