1 Timothy 5:22

Do not lay hands on anyone ¹  hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ²  Keep yourself pure.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Never be in a hurry about appointing an elder. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Don't appoint people to church leadership positions too hastily. If a person is involved in some serious sins, you don't want to become an unwitting accomplice. In any event, keep a close check on yourself.

SABDAweb 1Ti 5:22

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

bibleoremus 1Ti 5:22

Do not ordain anyone hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

biblegateway 1Ti 5:22

Do not lay hands on anyone ¹  hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ²  Keep yourself pure.

¹ tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.

² tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”