1 Timothy 5:25 “In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are in…”

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.

American Standard Version

In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.

Geneva Bible 1599

Likewise also the good woorkes are manifest before hande, and they that are otherwise, cannot be hid.

Darby Translation

In like manner good works also are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Young's Literal Translation

in like manner also the right works are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise are not able to be hid.

Bible in Basic English

In the same way, there are good works which are clearly seen; and those which are not so, may not be kept secret.

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Cross references

“the good”

1 Timothy 3:7 Matthew 5:16 Acts 9:36 Acts 10:22 Acts 16:1–3 Acts 22:12

1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

Matthew 5:16 · BSB

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Acts 9:36 · BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Acts 10:22 · BSB

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could…

Acts 16:1–3 · BSB

Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.

Acts 22:12 · BSB

There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

“cannot”

Luke 11:33 Matthew 6:3–6 Psalm 37:5 Psalm 37:6

Luke 11:33 · BSB

No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

Matthew 6:3–6 · BSB

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

Psalm 37:5 · BSB

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Psalm 37:6 · BSB

He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

Also

Proverbs 10:9

Proverbs 10:9 · BSB

He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

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

In context

24The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.

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