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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 3:1-16

It was one of the weightiest duties laid upon Timothy, when called to be the spiritual ruler of the Church of Ephesus, to take care that the priests and deacons were men well qualified for their holy office. The condition of a congregation depends so largely upon the spiritual character of those who minister to it, that the choice of fit persons to serve in the sacred ministry of God's Church is a matter of vital importance to the welfare of the people, and demands the utmost wisdom and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 3:7

Good testimony from for a good report of , A.V.; that for which , A.V. Good testimony ( μαρτυρίαν καλήν ; see 1 Timothy 5:10 ). So it is said of Timothy himself that ἐμαρτυρεῖτο , "he was well reported of by the brethren" ( Acts 16:2 ). In accordance with this rule, letters testimonial are required of all persons to be ordained, to the importance of character in a clergyman. Them that are without ( τῶν ἔξωθεν ); used in Matthew 23:1-39 . 27; Luke 11:39 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without - Who are without the church; that is, of those who are not Christians. This includes, of course, “all” classes of those who are not Christians - pagans, infidels, Jews, moral people, and scoffers. The idea is, that he must have a fair reputation with them for integrity of character. His life must be in their view upright. He must not be addicted to anything which they regard as inconsistent with good morals. His deportment must be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 3:7

1 Timothy 3:7. Moreover, he must have a good report That is, a fair or good character, or good testimony, namely, as to the time past; of them that are without That are not Christians; lest he fall into reproach By their rehearsing his former life; and the snare of the devil Which Satan might make a snare of to discourage and cast him down, or in some other way entangle him in unbelief and sin. Here Macknight remarks, “It is intimated, that the sins which a person has formerly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Elders and deacons (3:1-13)Churches of the New Testament era were self-governing bodies that were independent of each other and under the control of local elders. Elders were also known as shepherds, overseers, guardians, leaders and bishops, but these names represent only two words in the original Greek, presbuteroi and episkopoi.These two Greek words refer to the same office and people. For example (in the words of the RSV), in Acts 20:17 Paul sent for the elders (presbuteroi) of the Ephesian... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover = But. report = testimony. Add "Also". of. App-104 . reproach . Greek. oneidissmos . See Romans 15:3 . snare. Greek. pagis . Here, 1 Timothy 6:19 . Luke 21:25 .Romans 11:9 . 2 Timothy 2:6 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;These same qualities are required of elders, and sufficient comment on them was made above. A synonym for GRAVE is "honorable". Double-tongued, found only here in the New Testament,[29] means DECEITFUL, lacking in integrity.Not greedy of filthy lucre ... indicates a man... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 3:7

1 Timothy 3:7. Lest he fall into reproach, &c.— Lest, the unbelieving Jews or Gentiles being able to blast his reputation, he fall into the reproach and snare of the accuser, for the bad life he led before his conversion. "For the Christian church will flourish or decay very much, according to the character or behaviour of its bishops or pastors." See 1 Thessalonians 4:12. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 3:7

7. a good report—Greek, "testimony." So Paul was influenced by the good report given of Timothy to choose him as his companion ( :-). of them which are without—from the as yet unconverted Gentiles around (1 Corinthians 5:12; Colossians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:12), that they may be the more readily won to the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 4:12- :), and that the name of Christ may be glorified. Not even the former life of a bishop should be open to reproach [BENGEL]. reproach and the snare of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 3:1-7

1. Qualifications for elders 3:1-7The Ephesian church already had elders long before Paul wrote this letter (Acts 20:17-35)."If our identification of the false teachers as elders is correct, then Paul’s reason for this set of instructions is that Timothy must see to it that elders are living according to their appointment, that is, by these standards. At the same time, of course, the whole church will be listening in and will thus be given the grounds for discipline of erring elders as well as... read more