1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands on. Probably with reference to that rite in the formal restoration of those who had been expelled from the church for gross sins. Suddenly [τ α χ ε ω ς]. Better, hastily.

Neither be partaker of other men's sins [μ η δ ε κ ο ι ν ω ν ε ι α μ α ρ τ ι α ι ς α λ λ ο τ ρ ι α ι ς]. Letter, make common cause with. See on communicating, Romans 12:13. Comp. Romans 14:27; 1 Peter 4:13; Ephesians 5:11. By a too hasty and inconsiderate restoration, he would condone the sins of the offenders, and would thus make common cause with them.

Keep thyself pure [σ ε α υ τ ο ν α γ ν ο ν τ η ρ ε ι]. Comp. ch. 1 Timothy 6:14. Enjoining positively what was enjoined negatively in the preceding clause. For pure see on 1 John 3:3. For keep see on reserved, 1 Peter 1:4. The phrase eJauton threin to keep one's self, in James 1:27; 2 Corinthians 11:9.