1Ti 5:22 | NET2full | STEP | Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others . Keep yourself pure .

‏ 1 Timothy 5:22

22 Do not lay hands on anyone ^{▼▼tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.} hastily and so identify with the sins of others. ^{▼▼tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”} Keep yourself pure.