1 Timothy 5:24

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.

Literal

The sins of some men are evident, going before them to judgment; but some also they follow after.

Latin

Quorumdam hominum peccata manifesta sunt, præcedentia ad judicium: quosdam autem et subsequuntur.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Timothy 5:24–25

These two wise sayings summarize 5:17–23 and emphasize God's judgment.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

2 Timothy 4:10
…because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
Acts 8:18
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
2 Peter 2:20–21
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
Galatians 5:19–21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
Acts 5:1–11
Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.
Acts 1:16–20
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
Jeremiah 2:34
Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor, though you did not find them breaking in. But in spite of all these things

Glossary

Church Meetings Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Sin: Sometimes Open and Manifest Sin: Sometimes Secret

1 Timothy 5:24

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