1 Timothy 5:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)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]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 Do not be in a hurry in the laying on of hands [giving the sanction of the church too hastily in reinstating expelled offenders or in ordination in questionable cases], nor share or participate in another man's sins; keep yourself pure. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible22 Don’t rush to commission anyone to leadership, and don’t participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version22 You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste. Ver Capítulo |
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].
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.
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].”