1 Timothy 5:22
Don't be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone; and don't get involved in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
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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 men were presented to the apostles who prayed for them and placed their hands on them in blessing.
Acts 18:6When they opposed him and cursed him, he shook out his clothes and told them, “Your blood is on your own heads! I am innocent of any guilt, and from now on I will go to the foreigners.”
Ephesians 5:11Don't have anything to do with the pointless things that darkness produces—instead expose them.
1 Timothy 3:10They should be tried out first, and if they can't be faulted then let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 4:14Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.
2 Timothy 2:2Take what you heard me say in front of many witnesses and share it with those who are trustworthy, who then can teach others as well.
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 →