1 Timothy 5:25

25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.

1 Timothy 5:25 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
English Standard Version (ESV)
25 So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.
New Living Translation (NLT)
25 In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
The Message Bible (MSG)
25 The same with good deeds. Some you see right off, but none are hidden forever.
American Standard Version (ASV)
25 In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
25 In the same way, the good things that people do are obvious, and those that aren't obvious can't remain hidden.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
25 Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not [obvious] cannot remain hidden.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
25 In the same way, good works are easy to see. But even good works that are hard to see can't stay hidden.

1 Timothy 5:25 Meaning and Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25

Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest
before hand
The characters of some men, on the other hand, are so fair and bright; and it is so clear a point, that they have received the grace of God in truth; and have a rich furniture for the ministry; and are sound in the doctrine of faith; and are men of such godly lives and conversations, that they prevent any formal inquiry, examination, and judgment; and there can be no difficulty in admitting them at once: and therefore the above rule is not designed for such persons, but to guard against those with whom things do not appear so very clear and manifest:

and they that are otherwise cannot be hid;
if they are men of bad principles or practices, they will be discovered in time; for there is nothing hid that shall not be revealed; time will make all things manifest; their errors and sins will break out, and be exposed: and therefore it is right to wait a while, and not to be quick in the reception of them into the Gospel ministry; for otherwise, much mischief may be done to the souls of men, and much dishonour brought on the ways and doctrines of Christ.

1 Timothy 5:25 In-Context

23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.
25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
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