Parallel Verses New International Version In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever. King James Bible Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. Darby Bible Translation In like manner good works also are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise cannot be hid. World English Bible In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can't be hidden. Young's Literal Translation in like manner also the right works are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise are not able to be hid. 1 Timothy 5:25 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLikewise 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. 1. After so long and minute an examination of the subjects in this chapter, little remains to be said in the way of farther and more satisfactory explanation. The whole account concerning the widows, who they were, and what their provision, and what their occupation, and how supported, are to me questions of considerable difficulty. In the notes I have given the best account of the different subjects in my power. If the reader be satisfied and edified, I have gained my end. 2. On the subject of the imposition of hands, or what is vulgarly but improperly called ordination, I have not said much here, having given my views of the subject elsewhere in these notes. See on 1 Timothy 3:1 (note), etc. I must again state my conviction that what is said on this subject in this chapter, and indeed in the epistle, is rather to be understood prophetically; and to have been intended for a much lower age of the Christian Church. That any person should, from impure or secular motives, desire to be appointed to the ministerial office at such a time, when poverty and persecution were the least they would reasonably expect, to me seems altogether inexplicable. But that many, after the Church got accredited and established, and an ample revenue appointed for its ministers by emperors and kings, should wish to get into the priesthood for its emoluments, is a melancholy truth, which every year's experience testifies. To those who have the authority from the state to appoint ministers for the Church, this chapter reads a solemn and awful lesson. And not to them only, but to all who have the appointment of ministers or preachers in every sect and party. How few are there who would kindle a fire on God's altar were there not secular emoluments attending it! I am afraid the Scottish poet spoke the truth who said: - "'Tis gow'd maks sogers feight the fiercer, Without it, preaching wad be scarcer." Gold or money is the primum mobile through every department of life. Proh dolor! Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the good. cannot. Psalm 37:5,6 Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass... Matthew 6:3-6 But when you do alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does... Library Of Confirmation. It is surprising that it should have entered any one's mind to make a Sacrament of Confirmation out of that laying on of hands which Christ applied to little children, and by which the apostles bestowed the Holy Spirit, ordained presbyters, and healed the sick; as the Apostle writes to Timothy: "Lay hands suddenly on no man." (1 Tim. v. 22.) Why not also make a confirmation out of the sacrament of bread, because it is written: "And when he had received meat, he was strengthened" (Acts ix. 19); or … Martin Luther—First Principles of the Reformation Truly we must Consider, that God Gives us Some Goods... And not Without Just Cause a Doubt is Raised... Marriage, I Say, is a Good, and May Be... Cross References Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Jump to Previous Able Actions Beforehand Clearly Concealed Conspicuous Deeds Evident Good Hid Hidden Kept Likewise Manifest Obvious Otherwise Quite Right Secret Sight Way Works WorldJump to Next Able Actions Beforehand Clearly Concealed Conspicuous Deeds Evident Good Hid Hidden Kept Likewise Manifest Obvious Otherwise Quite Right Secret Sight Way Works WorldLinks 1 Timothy 5:25 NIV1 Timothy 5:25 NLT 1 Timothy 5:25 ESV 1 Timothy 5:25 NASB 1 Timothy 5:25 KJV 1 Timothy 5:25 Bible Apps 1 Timothy 5:25 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 5:25 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 5:25 French Bible 1 Timothy 5:25 German Bible 1 Timothy 5:25 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |