1 Timothy 5:22
Lay hands on no man precipitately, and be not hereby a partaker in the sins of others. Keep thyself pure.
1770 John Worsley NT
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; who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
Acts 18:6But as they opposed and blasphemed, he shook his garment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clear of it: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:11And have no communion with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
1 Timothy 3:10(And let these also first be proved, then let them take the office of deacons, if they be found blameless.)
1 Timothy 4:14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
2 Timothy 2:2and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit 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 →