1 Timothy 5:24
Some men’s sins are notorious, and lead them straight on the way to condemnation; but others’ sins follow them up.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
In Context
25So also noble deeds are conspicuous, and even if otherwise, they cannot be kept hidden.
Cross References
Acts 1:16"Men and brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit uttered beforehand by the lips of David in regard to Judas who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.
Acts 8:18But when Simon perceived that, by the laying on of the apostles’ hands, the Spirit was given, he offered them money saying,
2 Timothy 4:10for Demas has deserted me for love of this present world, and is gone to Thessalonica; Crescens is gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.
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 →