1 Timothy 5:22 “Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the…”

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Lay handes suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other mens sinnes: keepe thy selfe pure.

Darby Translation

Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.

Young's Literal Translation

Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;

Bible in Basic English

Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.

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Cross references

“Lay”

1 Timothy 4:14 Acts 6:6 2 Timothy 1:6 Acts 13:3 Hebrews 6:2

1 Timothy 4:14 · BSB

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Acts 6:6 · BSB

They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

2 Timothy 1:6 · BSB

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Acts 13:3 · BSB

And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Hebrews 6:2 · BSB

instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

“suddenly”

1 Timothy 3:10 1 Timothy 3:6 2 Timothy 2:2 Titus 1:5–9 Joshua 9:14

1 Timothy 3:10 · BSB

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 3:6 · BSB

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Titus 1:5–9 · BSB

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Joshua 9:14 · BSB

Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD.

“neither”

Ephesians 5:11 2 John 1:11 Revelation 18:4

Ephesians 5:11 · BSB

Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

2 John 1:11 · BSB

Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

Revelation 18:4 · BSB

Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.

“keep”

1 Timothy 4:12 Acts 18:6 Acts 20:26

1 Timothy 4:12 · BSB

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Acts 18:6 · BSB

But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Acts 20:26 · BSB

Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

23Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

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