1 Timothy 5:25

So also the right actions of some are evident to the world, and those that are not cannot remain for ever out of sight.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

In Context

24The sins of some men are evident to the world, leading the way to your estimate of their characters, but the sins of others lag behind.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16Just so let your light shine before all men, in order that they may see your holy lives and may give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.

Luke 11:33"When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light.

Acts 10:22Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say."

Acts 22:12"And a certain Ananias, a pious man who obeyed the Law and bore a good character with all the Jews of the city,

Philippians 1:11being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come through 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 →

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