1 Timothy 5:22 - Revised Version 1885 Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Common English Bible Don’t rush to commission anyone to leadership, and don’t participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure. Catholic Public Domain Version You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste. |