1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:22

BSB
Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
AKJV
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
CPDV
You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.
ERV
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
NHEB
Do not ordain anyone hastily, nor participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
SMT
Put hands swiftly upon none, nor participate in others' sins: keep thyself pure.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 5:22
Summary
Don't hastily ordain or share blame
Event
Paul warns against hasty ordination
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching