1 Timothy 5:22
Lay not the hand hastily on any man; and participate not in the sins of others; keep thyself pure.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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 stood before the legates; and when they had prayed, they laid the hand on them.
Acts 18:6And he shook his garments, and said to them: Henceforth I am clean; I betake myself to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:11And have no commerce with the works of darkness which are unfruitful, but reprove them.
1 Timothy 3:10And let them be first tried, and then let them serve, if they are without blame.
1 Timothy 4:14Despise not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, and by the laying on of the hand of the eldership.
2 Timothy 2:2And the things thou hast heard from me by many witnesses, these commit thou to faithful men, who are competent 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 →