1 Timothy 5:22
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Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 1 Timothy 5:22
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Do not lay hands upon anyone {too} hastily and thereby share {responsibility for} the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.
- Basic English Bible
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
- Darby Bible
Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Impose hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
- Webster's Bible
Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.
- Weymouth Bible
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
- World English Bible
Put thou hondis to no man, nether anoon comyne thou with othere mennus synnes. Kepe thi silf chast.
- Wycliffe Bible
Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 5:22
5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man - That is, appoint no man to church offices without full trial and examination; else thou wilt be accessary to, and accountable for, his misbehaviour in his office. Keep thy self pure - From the blood of all men.
View People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 5:22
1Ti 5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man. The meaning is that no man must be ordained to office until his fitness is surely known. ``All the old commentators, and the great majority of modern ones, applies this to ordination.'' Neither be partaker of other men's sins. He who appoints an unfit man to office becomes in a certain sense responsible for that man's sins. Keep thyself pure. Free from the sins of other men.
lisann's comment on 2012-11-20 10:57:47:
Clarity is so needed, and I agree with it. I have a sister-in-Christ that has the gift of healing, and is selective of being used. She always refers to 1 Timothy 5:22 when it’s something she doesn't want to do, and has "no" true understanding of the Word of God. She truly needs a relationship with the Holy Spirit!
joel's comment on 2012-07-02 20:36:04:
the accusiation idea is true
Gerald's comment on 2011-05-04 01:19:21:
I agree with Dan in that this scripture speeks in reference to accusations made against another and we should not be hasty in involving ourselves for fear of being part of another mans prejudice,and therefore another mans sin. This is my interpretation of 1 Tim. 5:22. I also beleave that we as Christians should apply this teaching not only with church members but with all people.
Dan's comment on 2011-05-01 09:24:47:
I think all the commentaries are wrong in with this interpretation. I believe that "lay hands suddenly on no man" refers to the context of scripture starting with v.19 "Against an elder - Or presbyter. Do not even receive an accusation..." I believe the Apostle is saying to lay your hands on someone as to punish because of some accusation, and your prejudice against anyone (an elder or presbyter especially). We must be absolutely sure of the truth before we make a decision to punish someone in the church.
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