Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Holman Bible
Don’t be too quick to appoint
International Standard Version
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
A Conservative Version
Lay hands hastily on no man, nor contribute to other sins. Keep thyself pure.
American Standard Version
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Amplified
Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
Anderson New Testament
Lay hands hastily on no man, nor be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
Bible in Basic English
Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.
Common New Testament
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Don't be hasty to ordain any man: and be not accessory to the faults of others: preserve your own integrity.
Darby Translation
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
Godbey New Testament
Lay hands quickly on no one, and be not partaker of other men's sins.
Goodspeed New Testament
Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure.
John Wesley New Testament
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither partake of other mens sins; keep thyself pure.
Julia Smith Translation
Put hands swiftly upon none, nor participate in others' sins: keep thyself pure.
King James 2000
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Lay hands on no one hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Modern King James verseion
Do not lay hands quickly on anyone, neither be partaker of the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: Keep thyself pure.
Moffatt New Testament
Never be in a hurry to ordain a presbyter; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of another man ??keep your own life pure.
Montgomery New Testament
Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure.
NET Bible
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
New Heart English Bible
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
Noyes New Testament
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither share in other mens sins. Keep thyself pure.
Sawyer New Testament
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither partake of others' sins. Keep yourself pure.
The Emphasized Bible
Hands, suddenly, upon no one, lay, neither have fellowship with sins of strangers: thyself, keep, chaste: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Lay hands hastily on no man, nor share another's sins: keep thyself pure;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure.
Webster
Impose hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Weymouth New Testament
Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.
Williams New Testament
Make it a rule not to ordain anyone in haste, and not to be responsible for the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
World English Bible
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
Worrell New Testament
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
Worsley New Testament
Lay hands on no man precipitately, and be not hereby a partaker in the sins of others. Keep thyself pure.
Youngs Literal Translation
Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;
Themes
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian conduct » Keep thyself, special exhortations to
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
Ministers » Hospitality to » Ordination of
Partaking » What not to partake in
Purity » Christian, general references to
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 5:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Honoring Worthy Elders And Dealing With Sinners
21 I solemnly urge you, in the presence of God, and Christ Jesus and the elect [i.e, chosen] angels, that you obey these instructions without showing prejudice [toward anyone], or doing anything out of partiality. 22 Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins]. 23 Do not continue drinking water only, but use a little wine [i.e., for its medicinal value] for your stomach and for your frequent [other] ailments.
Cross References
Ephesians 5:11
Do not have fellowship with [people who practice] worthless deeds of darkness [i.e., sinful living], but expose them instead.
1 Timothy 3:10
And these [prospective deacons] should also first be tested, [and] then they should [be appointed to] serve [as deacons] if they are found to be above reproach.
Acts 6:6
[Then] they presented these men to the apostles, who prayed for them while placing their hands on them [to signify their appointment].
1 Timothy 3:6
[He must] not be a new convert or else he could become conceited [i.e., over being in a leadership position] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil.
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect [using] the gift [i.e., of serving as an evangelist. See II Tim. 4:5], which was given to you in response to a prophetic message [or, prediction], along with the laying on of the elders' hands [i.e., signifying your appointment].
2 John 1:11
For the person who greets him [with approval] participates in his evil deeds [i.e., in his false teaching].
Acts 13:3
Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.
Acts 18:6
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
Acts 20:26
Therefore, I [must] declare to you today that I am not responsible for what happens to any of you.
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.
2 Timothy 1:6
The reason I am reminding you [of these things] is so that you will rekindle the gift from God, which is in your life through the laying on my hands. [Note: This "gift" was probably his ordination to serve as an evangelist (See 4:1-5), and in addition, may have included a supernatural "spiritual gift" bestowed by the apostle Paul].
2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, you should pass on to trustworthy men who will be able to teach other people also.
Titus 1:5-9
The reason I left you in Crete [Note: This was an island in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Greece] was so you could set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in every city [i.e., where there was a church], as I directed you.
Hebrews 6:2
and of teaching about immersions [Note: The use of the plural word here suggests teaching on the distinctions between Jewish washings and John's and Christian immersion, whether in water or the Holy Spirit. See Acts 19:1-7], and about placing hands on people [Note: This act was practiced in the appointment of church leaders, in healing sick people and to impart supernatural gifts], and about people being raised from the dead and about never ending judgment.
Revelation 18:4
Then I heard another voice from heaven, saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you do not share in her sins, and so that you do not receive her plagues [i.e., judgments].