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Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men`s sins: keep thyself pure.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Lay hands hastily (χειρας ταχεως επιτιθε). Present active imperative of επιτιθημ in the sense of approval (ordination) as in Ac 6:…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Lay hands suddenly on no man. Some have understood this as laying on hands to heal the sick (Koppe); others, as the laying on of hands to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Lay hands suddenly on no man.—This command refers primarily to the solemn laying on of hands at the ordination of presbyt…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

What is meant by “the laying on of hands”? While some commentators feel that the context favors the idea of laying hands of reconciliation on repen…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Lay not hands suddenly on any man. There can be no doubt that he intended to guard Timothy against ill-will and to prevent many complaints…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Lay hands suddenly on no man
Which is not to be understood of removing censures from off offenders, upon their repentance, whi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by the Church; here he deals with honoring bishops and priests.

First, he instructs …

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