1 Timothy 5:25
Similarly, too, good deeds have been made manifest, but even when they are not, they cannot remain hidden.
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Psalms 37:5For my iniquities have walked over my head, and they have been like a heavy burden weighing upon me.
Matthew 5:16So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.
Luke 11:33No one lights a candle and places it in hiding, nor under a bushel basket, but upon a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
Acts 10:22And they said: “Cornelius, a centurion, a just and God-fearing man, who has good testimony from the entire nation of the Jews, received a message from a holy Angel to summon you to his house and to listen to words from you.”
Acts 22:12Then a certain Ananias, a man in accord with the law, having the testimony of all the Jews who were living there,
Philippians 1:11filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, in the glory and praise of God.
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 →