1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.

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WEBBE

In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.

BSB

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

KJV

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

ASV

In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.

BBE

In the same way, there are good works which are clearly seen; and those which are not so, may not be kept secret.

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ὡσαύτως hōsautōs Likewise G5615 καὶ kai also G2532 τὰ ta the G3588 ἔργα erga works G2041 τὰ ta (the) G3588 καλὰ kala good G2570 πρόδηλα prodēla evident G4271 ἐστίν estin is G1510 καὶ kai and even G2532 τὰ ta those G3588 ἄλλως allōs otherwise G247 ἔχοντα echonta being G2192 κρυβῆναι krubēnai to be concealed G2928 οὐ ou not G3756 δύνανται.¶ dunantai are able G1410

The early church

"Going before to judgment." This he had said, implying that of evil actions here some are concealed, and some are not; but there neither the good nor the bad can be concealed. And what is that going before to judgment? When one commits offenses that already condemn him, or when he is incorrigible, and when one thinks to set him right and cannot succeed. What then? What is the use of mentioning this? Because if here any escape detection, they will not hereafter. There all things are laid open; and this is the greatest consolation to those who do well.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on 1 Timothy

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 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 to it in others. The apostle also charges Timothy to take care of his health. As we are not to make our bodies masters, so neither slaves; but to use them so that they may be most helpful to us in the service of God. There are secret, and there are open sins: some men's sins are open before-hand, and going before unto judgment; some they follow after. God will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make known the counsels of all hearts. Looking forward to the judgment-day, let us all attend to our proper offices, whether in higher or lower stations, studying that the name and doctrine of God may never be blasphemed on our account.

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