One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;(1 Timothy 3:4)

(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)(1 Timothy 3:5)

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.(1 Timothy 3:6)

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

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;(1 Timothy 3:8)

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.(1 Timothy 3:9)

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.(1 Timothy 3:10)

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1 Timothy 3:7 - Cross Reference

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. (Colossians 4:5)

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? (1 Corinthians 5:12)

Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: (2 Corinthians 6:3)

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. (2 Timothy 2:26)

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: (Mark 4:11)

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. (3 John 1:12)

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. (Titus 2:8)

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (2 Corinthians 8:21)

Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. (1 Timothy 5:24)

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. (1 Thessalonians 4:12)

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. (Titus 2:5)

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. (1 Timothy 5:14)

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. (1 Peter 4:14)

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. (Acts 6:3)

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. (Acts 10:22)

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 Timothy 6:9)

Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: (1 Corinthians 10:32)

Abstain from all appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD's people to transgress. (1 Samuel 2:24)