Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 5:22
American Standard Version
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Amplified® Bible
Do not be in a hurry in the laying on of hands [giving the sanction of the church too hastily in reinstating expelled offenders or in ordination in questionable cases], nor share {or} participate in another man's sins; keep yourself pure.
Contemporary English Version
Don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them. Don't sin because others do, but stay close to God.
Darby English Version
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
Good News Bible
Be in no hurry to lay hands on people to dedicate them to the Lord's service. Take no part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
International Standard Version
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
King James Version
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
New American Standard Bible
Do not lay hands upon anyone {too} hastily and thereby share {responsibility for} the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
New International Version
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
New King James Version
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
Young's Literal Translation
Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping thyself pure;
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