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