1 Timothy 3:7

1 Timothy 3:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into 3:7 Or reproachdisgrace and the snare of the devil.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7And 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7The leader must also be respected by those who are outside the church. Then he will not be put to shame. He will not fall into the devil’s trap.

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