Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.

监督也必须在教外有好名声，恐怕被人毁谤，落在魔鬼的网罗里。

监督也必须在教外有好名声，免得被人毁谤，落在魔鬼的罗网里。

监督也必须在教外有好名声，免得被人毁谤，落在魔鬼的罗网里。

做监督的在教会以外也必须有好名声，以免被人指责，陷入魔鬼的圈套。

作监督的也必须在教外有好声誉，免得他被人毁谤，就落在魔鬼的陷阱里。

同时，做监督的在外人中也必须有好名声，免得受人责骂，落在魔鬼的网罗里。

監督也必須在教外有好名聲，恐怕被人毀謗，落在魔鬼的網羅裏。

監督也必須在教外有好名聲，免得被人毀謗，落在魔鬼的羅網裏。

監督也必須在教外有好名聲，免得被人毀謗，落在魔鬼的羅網裏。

作監督的在教會以外也必須有好名聲，以免被人指責，陷入魔鬼的圈套。

作監督的也必須在教外有好聲譽，免得他被人毀謗，就落在魔鬼的陷阱裡。

他並且必須在教外有好聲譽，免得掉在辱罵和魔鬼的網羅裏。

同時，做監督的在外人中也必須有好名聲，免得受人責罵，落在魔鬼的網羅裡。

又當有善證於外人、免遭誹謗、及魔之機檻、

會以外、督宜有令聞、恐遭擯斥、而罹魔鬼之網、

亦當有令聞於教會外之人、恐遭擯斥、而陷於魔之網、○

且在教外、亦須具有相當聲譽；恐遭輕侮、而陷於魔鬼之羅網。

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

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.

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.

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

Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.

Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God.

Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

He replied,“ You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,

If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name!

So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them.

It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning.

Stay away from every kind of evil.

You must stop, my sons! The reports I hear among the Lord’s people are not good.

A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus.

Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later.In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

They said,“ We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout and God fearing man, well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to summon you to his house so that he can hear your message.”

to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.

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