1 Timothy 5:22
Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 6:6These they took to the Apostles, who, after prayer, put their hands on them.
Acts 18:6And when they put themselves against him, and said evil words, he said, shaking his clothing, Your blood be on your heads, I am clean: from now I will go to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:11And have no company with the works of the dark, which give no fruit, but make their true quality clear;
1 Timothy 3:10And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.
1 Timothy 4:14Make use of that grace in you, which was given to you by the word of the prophets, when the rulers of the church put their hands on you.
2 Timothy 2:2And the things which I have said to you before a number of witnesses, give to those of the faith, so that they may be teachers of others.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25
Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →