1 Timothy 5:22
You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.
Acts 18:6But since they were contradicting him and blaspheming, he shook out his garments and said to them: “Your blood is on your own heads. I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles.”
Ephesians 5:11And so, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead, refute them.
1 Timothy 3:10And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood.
2 Timothy 2:2and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.
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 →