1 Timothy 5:22

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
World English Bible (WEB)
Lay{G2007} hands{G5495} suddenly{G5030} on{G2007}{(G5720)} no man{G3367}, neither{G3366} be partaker{G2841}{(G5720)} of other{G245} men's sins{G266}: keep{G5083}{(G5720)} thyself{G4572} pure{G53}.
Strong's King James
(22) Lay hands upon nobody hastily, not sharing in the deviations of others to keep yourself holy.
The F.O.G*
[22] Don't be hasty in laying hands on anyone to commission them for ministry. Take time to discern their character, or you might share responsibility for their sins. Keep yourself pure and uncompromised.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;
Young's Literal Translation

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