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1 Timothy 3

1 Tim. 3:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Moreover
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
must
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
report
marturia (Greek #3141)
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
KJV usage: record, report, testimony, witness.
Pronounce: mar-too-ree'-ah
Origin: from 3144
of
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
themi which are without
exothen (Greek #1855)
external(-ly)
KJV usage: out(-side , -ward, - wardly), (from) without.
Pronounce: ex'-o-then
Origin: from 1854
; lest
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
he fall
empipto (Greek #1706)
to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
KJV usage: fall among (into).
Pronounce: em-pip'-to
Origin: from 1722 and 4098
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
reproach
oneidismos (Greek #3680)
contumely
KJV usage: reproach.
Pronounce: on-i-dis-mos'
Origin: from 3679
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the snare
pagis (Greek #3803)
a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
KJV usage: snare.
Pronounce: pag-ece'
Origin: from 4078
k of the devil
diabolos (Greek #1228)
a traducer; specially, Satan (compare 07854)
KJV usage: false accuser, devil, slanderer.
Pronounce: dee-ab'-ol-os
Origin: from 1225
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Acts 22:12• 12And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the law, borne witness to by all the Jews who dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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1 Thess. 4:12• 12that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one. (1 Thess. 4:12)
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1 Tim. 6:9• 9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. (1 Tim. 6:9)
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2 Tim. 2:26• 26and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for *his* will. (2 Tim. 2:26)

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Snare,
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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a good.
1 Tim. 5:24‑25• 24Of some men the sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment, and some also they follow after.
 25In like manner good works also are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise cannot be hid. (1 Tim. 5:24‑25)
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1 Sam. 2:24• 24No, my sons, for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah's people transgress. (1 Sam. 2:24)
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Acts 6:3• 3Look out therefore, brethren, from among yourselves seven men, well reported of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will establish over this business: (Acts 6:3)
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Acts 10:22• 22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and borne witness to by the whole nation of the Jews, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and hear words from thee. (Acts 10:22)
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Acts 22:12• 12And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the law, borne witness to by all the Jews who dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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3 John 12• 12Demetrius has witness borne to him by all, and by the truth itself; and *we* also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true. (3 John 12)
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1 Cor. 5:12• 12For what have *I* to do with judging those outside also? *ye*, do not ye judge them that are within? (1 Cor. 5:12)
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Col. 4:5• 5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities. (Col. 4:5)
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1 Thess. 4:12• 12that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one. (1 Thess. 4:12)
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1 Tim. 5:14• 14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach. (1 Tim. 5:14)
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1 Cor. 10:32• 32Give no occasion to stumbling, whether to Jews, or Greeks, or the assembly of God. (1 Cor. 10:32)
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2 Cor. 6:3• 3giving no manner of offence in anything, that the ministry be not blamed; (2 Cor. 6:3)
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2 Cor. 8:21• 21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men. (2 Cor. 8:21)
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1 Thess. 5:22• 22hold aloof from every form of wickedness. (1 Thess. 5:22)
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Titus 2:5,8• 5discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
 8a sound word, not to be condemned; that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us: (Titus 2:5,8)
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1 Peter 4:14‑16• 14If ye are reproached in the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
 15Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters;
 16but if as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God in this name. (1 Peter 4:14‑16)
the snare.
1 Tim. 6:9• 9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. (1 Tim. 6:9)
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2 Tim. 2:26• 26and that they may awake up out of the snare of the devil, who are taken by him, for *his* will. (2 Tim. 2:26)
• For one in so public and responsible a place, if the report be not good, Satan knows how to cover him with shame, in his desire to avoid hypocrisy, or to lead into at least the semblance of hypocrisy, if he shrink from shame. (“On 1 Timothy 3:1-7” by W. Kelly)
• The snare of the enemy is to entrap the believer into some questionable conduct before the world so that he can no longer deal with questionable conduct among the saints. (“The Order of God's House: 1 Timothy 2-3” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil.

W. Kelly Translation

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But he must also have good testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.