1 Timothy 5:22

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
World English Bible (WEB)
Lay{G2007} hands{G5495} suddenly{G5030} on{G2007}{(G5720)} no man{G3367}, neither{G3366} be partaker{G2841}{(G5720)} of other{G245} men's sins{G266}: keep{G5083}{(G5720)} thyself{G4572} pure{G53}.
KJV with Strongs
(22) Lay hands upon nobody hastily, not sharing in the deviations of others to keep yourself holy.
The F.O.G
[22] Don't be hasty in laying hands on anyone to commission them for ministry. Take time to discern their character, or you might share responsibility for their sins. Keep yourself pure and uncompromised.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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