1 Timothy 3:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

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

Ver. 7. A good report of them, &c.] For a workman that needeth not to be ashamed; such a one as may muzzle the black mouth of any Campian, that shall say, as he doth of our Church, Ministris eorum nihil vilius; this is most true of Popish greasy hedge priests. See Trapp on " 1Ti 3:6 "

Of the devil] Or, of the slanderer, who by carrying tales and finding faults, do the devil's work. See Trapp on " 1Ti 3:6 "

1 Timothy 3:7

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