1 Timothy 5:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:22 — KJV
“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.”
— 1 Timothy 5:22 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:22 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 5:22
“And the Levites shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bullocks: and thou shalt offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, unto the LORD, to make an atonement for the Levites.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:22: lay, hands, other
“Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:22: neither, men, keep
“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself. keep...: Heb. be that to thee that is thine”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:22: other, keep, thyself
“And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed: another: or, his neighbour”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:22: other, men, keep
“And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:22: neither, other, men
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