1 Timothy 5:22
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither share in other men's sins. Keep thyself pure.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 6:6whom they set before the apostles; and having prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 18:6But they opposing themselves and blaspheming, he shook out his garments and said to them: Your blood be upon your own head; I am clean; from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather also reprove them.
1 Timothy 3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being without reproach.
1 Timothy 4:14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.
2 Timothy 2:2And the things that thou heardest from me by many witnesses[2:2], the same commit thou to faithful men, who will be able 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 →