1 Timothy 5:22
Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 men they brought to the Apostles, and, after prayer, they laid their hands upon them.
Acts 18:6But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."
Ephesians 5:11Have nothing to do with the barren unprofitable deeds of darkness, but, instead of that, set your faces against them;
1 Timothy 3:10And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.
2 Timothy 2:2All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct 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 →