1 Timothy 5:22

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Lay hands on no one quickly, nor share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

Latin

Manus cito nemini imposueris, neque communicaveris peccatis alienis. Teipsum castum custodi.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not … share in the sins of others: Those who ordain or appoint an elder are accountable for his actions.

1 Timothy 5:17–25

Elders: In Judaism, community leaders were usually older men who led the wider community. The letters to Timothy acknowledge an office of elders (Greek presbuteroi) called "overseers" (see also 3:1–7). Titus lists both offices (Titus 1:5–9). But the term also refers to older men in the community (as in 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 5:1).

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

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Glossary

Church Meetings Ordain, Ordination Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Company: Evil Elders and Deacons Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning How to Act Laying on of Hands Ordination Purity of Heart The Laying on Hands

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