1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor share in other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
Revised King James 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 they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 18:6And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his clothing, and said to them, May your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:11Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,
1 Timothy 3:10Let these be tested first; then, if blameless, let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophetic message when the body of elders laid hands upon you.
2 Timothy 2:2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men, who shall 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 →