1 Timothy 5:22

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them. Don't sin because others do, but stay close to God.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:11

Don't take part in doing those worthless things that are done in the dark. Instead, show how wrong they are.

1 Timothy 3:10

They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.

1 Timothy 3:6

They must not be new followers of the Lord. If they are, they might become proud and be doomed along with the devil.

1 Timothy 4:14

Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders blessed you by placing their hands on you.

Acts 6:6

These men were brought to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their hands on the men to show they had been chosen to do this work.

2 John 1:11

Greeting them is the same as taking part in their evil deeds.

2 Timothy 1:6

So I ask you to make full use of the gift God gave you when I placed my hands on you. Use it well.

Hebrews 6:2

And we shouldn't need to keep teaching about baptisms or about the laying on of hands or about people being raised from death and the future judgment.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.

Acts 13:3

Everyone prayed and went without eating for a while longer. Next, they placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul to show that they had been appointed to do this work. Then everyone sent them on their way.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven shout, “My people, you must escape from Babylon. Don't take part in her sins and share her punishment.

Acts 20:26

I tell you today I am no longer responsible for any of you!

Acts 18:6

Finally, they turned against him and insulted him. So he shook the dust from his clothes and told them, “Whatever happens to you will be your own fault! I am not to blame. From now on I am going to preach to the Gentiles.”

Joshua 9:14

The Israelites tried some of the food, but they did not ask the Lord if he wanted them to make a treaty.

Psalm 50:18

You made friends with every crook you met, and you liked people who break their wedding vows.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.