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 devil — reproach of men ( 1 Thessalonians 4:12- : ) proving the occasion of his falling into the snare of the devil ( 1 Timothy 6:9 ; Matthew 22:15 ; 2 Timothy 2:26 ). The reproach continually surrounding him for former sins might lead him into the snare of becoming as bad as his reputation. Despair of recovering reputation might, in a weak moment, lead some into recklessness of living ( 2 Timothy 2:26- : ). The reason why only moral qualities of a general kind are specified is, he presupposes in candidates for a bishopric the special gifts of the Spirit ( 2 Timothy 2:26- : ) and true faith, which he desires to be evidenced outwardly; also he requires qualifications in a bishop not so indispensable in others. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-8" class="com-number"
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