1 Timothy 3:7
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
παγίς
the] snare
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παγίς
Snare, trap, noose. Pagis. The fear of man is a snare. People-pleasing is a trap that keeps you from pleasing God. Break free from the approval of others and live for His.
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καλός
good
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καλός
Good, beautiful, excellent. Kalos. She has done a beautiful thing. What looks like extravagance to the world looks beautiful to Jesus. He sees the love behind the act.
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διάβολος
devil.
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διάβολος
Devil, slanderer, accuser. Diabolos. The devil prowls around like a roaring lion. His primary weapon is accusation. The blood of Jesus silences every accusation.
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ἔχω
to have
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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δεῖ
It behooves
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δεῖ
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
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ἐμπίπτω
he may fall
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ἐμπίπτω
to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
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μαρτυρία
a testimony
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μαρτυρία
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
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ἔξωθεν
outside,
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ἔξωθεν
external(-ly)
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ὀνειδισμός
reproach
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ὀνειδισμός
contumely
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