Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 3:3
An eighth article in his character is, he must not be given to wine; μη παροινον . This word not only signifies one who is inordinately attached to wine, a winebibber or tippler, but also one who is imperious, abusive, insolent, whether through wine or otherwise. Kypke contends for this latter acceptation here. See his proofs and examples. Ninth - He must be no striker; μη πληκτην , not quarrelsome; not ready to strike a person who may displease him; no persecutor of those who may... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without , That is, "without the church", as the Arabic version reads; for wicked men, though they dislike the principles and profession of godly ministers, and despise their office, yet cannot but speak well of their becoming life and conversation. And this part of their character is necessary to invite persons to hear them, and to recommend their ministry to them, as well as for the reasons that follow: lest he fall into reproach ;... read more