1 Timothy 5:24
There are persons, whose sins are known, and go before them to the place of judgment; and there are some, whom they follow after.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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 good deeds are known: and those which are otherwise cannot be hid.
Cross References
Acts 1:16Men, brethren, it was right that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas who was guide to them that apprehended Jesus.
Acts 8:18And when Simon saw that, by the imposition of a hand of the legates, the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
2 Timothy 4:10For Demas hath left me; and hath loved this world and gone away to Thessalonica; Crispus 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 →