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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:24 ¶ The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:24 ¶ The sins of some people are conspicuous, leading the way for them into judgment [so that they are clearly not qualified for ministry]; but the sins of others appear later [for they are hidden and follow behind them]. |
Bible Question:
I'm wondering about this verse - 1 Tim 5:24 24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. (KJV) The first part is obvious, that sin leads to judgement - however the second part seems to be saying that for some, their sins follow after the judgement... That is to say that a person will be punished or judged for a sin that he has not yet committed, yet it is judgement for a sin that the person will eventually commit... This is not unthinkable, since God does know the end from the beginning - but I'm not sure that is the meaning of the second part of this scripture. |
Bible Answer: Hi Born Twice, It's about Timothy and his office of steward of the church. Albert Barnes: The apostle had given Timothy a charge 1Ti 5:22 respecting the character of those whom he should ordain. He here says, in reference to that, that the character of some people was manifest. There was no disguise. It was evident to all what it was, and there could be no danger of mistake respecting it. Their conduct was apparent to all. About such people he ought not to hesitate a moment, and, no matter what their talents, or learning, or rank in the community, he ought to have no participation in introducing them to the ministry. Going before to judgment - Their character is well understood. There is no need of waiting for the day of judgment to know what they are. Their deeds so precede their own appearance at the judgment-bar, that the record and the verdict can be made up before they arrive there, and there will be scarcely need even of the formality of a trial. The meaning here is, that there could be no doubt about the character of such people, and Timothy should not be accessory to their being introduced into the office of the ministry. "And some men they follow after" - That is, their character is not fully understood here. They conceal their plans. They practice deception. They appear different from what they really are. But the character of such people will be developed, and they will be judged according to their works. They cannot hope to escape with impunity. Though they have endeavored to hide their evil deeds, yet they will follow after them to the judgment-bar, and will meet them there. The meaning, in this connection, seems to be, that there ought to be circumspection in judging of the qualifications of men for the office of the ministry. verse 25 continues. Hope this helps, terrib |
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