Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

给人行按手的礼，不可急促；不要在别人的罪上有份，要保守自己清洁。

不可急于给人行按手礼；也不可在别人的罪上有份，要保守自己纯洁。

不可急于给人行按手礼；也不可在别人的罪上有份，要保守自己纯洁。

为人行按手礼，不要操之过急。不要沾染别人的罪，要洁身自好。

不要匆匆忙忙地替别人按手，也不要在别人的罪上有分，要保守自己清洁。

不要轻易给人按手，也不要在别人的罪孽上有份，要保守自己纯洁。

給人行按手的禮，不可急促；不要在別人的罪上有分，要保守自己清潔。

不可急於給人行按手禮；也不可在別人的罪上有份，要保守自己純潔。

不可急於給人行按手禮；也不可在別人的罪上有份，要保守自己純潔。

為人行按手禮，不要操之過急。不要沾染別人的罪，要潔身自好。

不要匆匆忙忙地替別人按手，也不要在別人的罪上有分，要保守自己清潔。

不要輕易給人「按手」，也不要在別人的罪上有份兒；要保守你自己清潔。

不要輕易給人按手，也不要在別人的罪孽上有份，要保守自己純潔。

勿遽按手於人、勿與人罪、惟潔是務、

勿遽按手、任人為會執事、勿與人共罪、惟潔是務、

勿遽按手於人、或作勿輕為人行按手之禮勿與人共罪、當守己以潔、○

覆手之禮、不可輕率行之、庶免同承其咎。務須守身如玉、涅而不緇。

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Don’t be too quick to place your hands on others to set them apart to serve God. Don’t take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

Don’t be too quick to appoint anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Do not lay hands upon anyone too quickly and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Don’t be too quick to appoint anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.

Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.

These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.

A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his clothes and said,“ Your blood is upon your own heads— I am innocent. From now on I will go preach to the Gentiles.”

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.

So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Then I heard another voice calling from heaven,“ Come away from her, my people. Do not take part in her sins, or you will be punished with her.

So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.

You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault,

This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.