'Reproach' in the Bible
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons.
It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe [in Him, recognize Him as the Son of God, and accept Him as Savior and Lord].
Keep instructing [the people to do] these things as well, so that they may be blameless and beyond reproach.
So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.
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- Upbraid (2 instances)
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