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Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men`s sins. Keep yourself pure.

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The Weight of Ordination

Scholars unanimously agree that 'lay hands hastily on no man' is a serious command about ordaining church leaders. Paul warns Timothy not to rush this process. A candidate's character, piety, and qualifications must be thoroughly examined and proven over time before they are appointed to a position of spiritual authority.

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1 Timothy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Timothy 5:22

18th Century

Theologian

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 …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Timothy 5:22

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Timothy 5:22

19th Century

Bishop

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

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Timothy 5:22

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

On 1 Timothy 5:22

16th Century

Theologian

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

On 1 Timothy 5:22

17th Century

Pastor

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

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Timothy 5:17–25

17th Century

Minister

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…