1 Timothy 5:25
So also, good works are evident; and even those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
24Some men's sins are evident, going before them to judgment; and for some men they appear later.
Cross References
Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Luke 11:33No man, after lighting a lamp, puts it in a cellar, or under a bushel, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light.
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one who fears God, and who is well spoken of among all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear a message from you.
Acts 22:12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good reputation among all the Jews who lived there,
Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are from Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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 →