1 Timothy 5:25

1 Timothy 5:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
• New International Version (NIV)In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.

Context of 1 Timothy 5:25

23No longer continue drinking [only] water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. 24The sins of some people are conspicuous, leading the way for them into judgment [so that they are clearly not qualified for ministry]; but the sins of others appear later [for they are hidden and follow behind them]. Likewise, good deeds are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be hidden [indefinitely].

1 Timothy 5:25 word by word

ὡσαύτως καὶ τὰ ἔργα τὰ καλὰ πρόδηλα καὶ τὰ ἄλλως ἔχοντα κρυβῆναι οὐ δύνανται.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Likewiseὡσαύτωςhōsautōs · likewiseG5615
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• the goodὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the goodκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
• worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• manifest beforehandπρόδηλοςprodēlos · obviousG4271
• they that areἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• otherwiseἄλλωςallōs · otherwiseG247
• cannotοὐou · noG3756
• cannotδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• be hidκρύπτωkruptō · to hideG2928

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:25

• 1 Timothy 3:7And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
• Matthew 5:16Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
• Acts 10:22They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.”
• Acts 16:1Now Paul traveled to Derbe and also to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer [in Christ], however, his father was a Greek.
• Acts 22:12“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Philippians 1:11filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God [so that His glory may be both revealed and recognized].
• Psalms 37:5Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in Him also and He will do it.
• Matthew 6:3But when you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing [give in complete secrecy],
• Luke 11:33“No one lights a lamp and then puts it in a cellar nor under a basket [hiding the light], but [instead it is put] on the lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Likewise also the good works of some - Though those who are very holy and very useful in the Church cannot be unknown, yet there are others not less holy who need to be brought forward; who do much good in private; and their character and good works are not fully known till after diligent inquiry. These are they who do not let their left hand know what their right doeth. After so long and minute an examination of the subjects in this chapter, little…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand - The character of some people is clear, and accurately understood. There can be no doubt, from their works, that they are good people. We need not wait for the day of judgment to determine that, but may treat them here as good men, and introduce them to offices which only good men can fill. The idea here is that their character may be so certain and undoubted that there need be no hesitation in…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-25Verses 17-25 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 due, as much as the reward of the labourer. The apostle charges Timothy solemnly to guard against partiality. We have great need to watch at all times, that we do not partake of other men's sins. Keep thyself pure, not only from doing the like thyself, but from countenancing it, or any way helping…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24-25These two wise sayings summarize 5:17–23 and emphasize God's judgment.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-251Ti 5:1-25. General Directions as to How Timothy Should Deal with Different Classes in the Church. 1. an elder--in age; probably not an elder in the ministry; these latter are not mentioned till 1Ti 5:17, "the elders that rule." Compare Ac 2:17, "your old men," literally, "elders." Contrasted with "the younger men." As Timothy was admonished so to conduct himself as to give no man reason to despise his youth (1Ti 4:12); so here he is told to bear in mind…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Timothy 5:25

• Works

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• Beforehand
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• Guide
• Marry
• Reproachfully
• Requite
• Reward
• Manifest; Manifestation

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings