1 Timothy 5:22

First Nations Version

Do not be in a hurry to lay your hands on others to choose them as spiritual leaders. Do not take part in the broken ways of others. Keep yourself pure.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:11

Turn away from the path of darkness with its worthless ways. Instead, let your light shine into the darkness to show the way out.

1 Timothy 3:10

They must first prove themselves. Then if they are found to be free from blame, let them walk true to the sacred task of serving others.

1 Timothy 3:6

They also should not be new followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus), or they might get a big head and give the evil trickster the right to accuse them.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you. This gift came to you through a word of prophecy that was given when the council of elders laid their hands on you to set you in place as a spiritual leader.

Acts 6:6

They stood these men before the message bearers, who then placed their hands on them and sent their voices to the Great Spirit.

2 John 1:11

For greeting them in this way means you are joining with them in their evil deeds.

2 Timothy 1:6

This is why I now remind you to fan into flame the gift Creator gave you when I laid my hands on you as you were set in place as a spiritual leader.

Hebrews 6:2

You have been given instructions about different kinds of ceremonies for purification and for laying on of hands. You have also been taught about the rising of the dead and the final judgment.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have heard the things I have spoken of as we sat together with many others who heard the same things. Pass these teachings on to those who can be trusted to teach the same to others.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one look down on you because you are young. Lead the way for others in all that you say and do, and also by trusting, loving, and walking with a pure heart.

Acts 13:3

So after they continued to go without food and pray, they laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Revelation 18:4

Then from the spirit-world above I heard another voice. “My people,” the voice warned, “remove yourselves from her so you will not participate in her wrong ways and suffer under the disasters that will come upon her.

Acts 20:26

Hear me this day! I speak from my heart, I am no longer responsible for the fate of any of you,

Acts 18:6

But when they stood against him and spoke evil of him, he shook the dust from his clothes. “You have decided your own fate!” he told them. “I have done all I can do. From now on I will go to the Outside Nations.”

1 Timothy 3:2

Elders like this must be free from accusation, faithful in marriage, clear-minded, self-controlled, honorable, welcoming to strangers, and able to teach others.