Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and it behoveth him also to have a good testimony from those without, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.