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

23Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thy frequent infirmities. 24Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. Likewise also the good works of some are clearly evident beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

1 Timothy 5:25 word by word

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

• Likewiseὡσαύτωςhōsautōs · likewiseG5615
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• goodκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
• worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• areἐστίesti · he isG2076
• beforehandπρόδηλοςprodēlos · obviousG4271
• areἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• otherwiseἄλλωςallōs · otherwiseG247
• cannotοὐou · noG3756
• cannotδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• hidκρύπτωkruptō · to hideG2928

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:25

• 1 Timothy 3:7Moreover he must have a good report of them who are outside the church ; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
• Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
• Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
• Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
• Acts 16:1Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, who was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
• Acts 22:12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there,
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
• Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• Psalms 37:5Commit thy way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
• Matthew 6:3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
• Luke 11:33No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a basket, but on a lampstand, that they 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

In the dictionaries

• Beforehand
• Deny
• 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