1 Timothy 5:22
Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure.
Montgomery New Testament
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 they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
Acts 18:6But as they opposed him and abused him, he shook out his garments in protest, and said. "Your blood be upon your own hands. I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Ephesians 5:11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness, but rather expose them.
1 Timothy 3:10They should first be tested, and after that, if they are found irreproachable, let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 4:14Never neglect the gift within you, which was given in fulfilment of prophecy at the time of the laying on of hands by the elders.
2 Timothy 2:2The teachings which you have heard from me, attested by many witnesses, deliver into the keeping of faithful men, who in their turn 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 →