1 Timothy 5:25

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Likewise also, the good works are evident, and even those being otherwise are not able to be hidden.

Latin

Similiter et facta bona, manifesta sunt: et quæ aliter se habent, abscondi non possunt.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Timothy 5:24–25

These two wise sayings summarize 5:17–23 and emphasize God's judgment.

1 Timothy 5:17–25

Elders: In Judaism, community leaders were usually older men who led the wider community. The letters to Timothy acknowledge an office of elders (Greek presbuteroi) called "overseers" (see also 3:1–7). Titus lists both offices (Titus 1:5–9). But the term also refers to older men in the community (as in 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 5:1).

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Luke 11:33
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
Psalm 37:5–6
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 6:3–6
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
1 Timothy 3:7
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
Acts 16:1–3
Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.
Galatians 5:22–23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Acts 10:22
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
Philippians 1:11
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Glossary

Church Meetings Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Works: Good of the Righteous, are Manifest

1 Timothy 5:25

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