1 Timothy 5:22
Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure.
Twentieth Century 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 6:6and they brought these men to the Apostles, who, after praying, placed their hands on them.
Acts 18:6However, as they set themselves against him and became abusive, Paul shook his clothes in protest and said to them: “Your blood be on your own heads. My conscience is clear. From this time forward I shall go to the Gentiles.”
Ephesians 5:11Take no part in deeds of Darkness, from which no good can come; on the contrary, expose them.
1 Timothy 3:10They should be tested first, and only appointed to their Office if no objection is raised against them.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the divine gift within you, which was given you, amid many a prediction, when the hands of the Officers of the Church were laid on your head.
2 Timothy 2:2and what you learnt from me, in the presence of many listeners, entrust to reliable men, who will be able in their turn to teach others.
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 →