1 Timothy 5:22
5:21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. preferring: or, prejudiceLay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
KJV
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep yourself pure.
What does 1 Timothy 5:22 mean?
1 Timothy 5:22 is a verse in the book of 1 Timothy, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ἐπιτίθημι (epitithemi), χείρ (cheir), ταχέως (tacheos).
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Luke 3:14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. Do violence: or, Put no man in fear wages: or, allowance
Mark 5:23And besought him greatly, saying My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
Mark 6:5And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mark 7:32And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.
Mark 8:23And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
Mark 8:25After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
Frequently asked questions
What does 1 Timothy 5:22 say?
1 Timothy 5:22 (King James Version) reads: "Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure."
Is 1 Timothy 5:22 in the Old or New Testament?
1 Timothy 5:22 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Timothy.
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