1 Timothy 5:24
1 Timothy 5:24
“Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”
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What Does 1 Timothy 5:24 Mean?
Paul observes that some sins are plain for all to see, going ahead of a person to judgment, while others stay hidden and surface only in time.
This wisdom bears on the careful appointing of leaders. Not every fault is visible at once, so patience and discernment are needed. Paul reminds Timothy that what is concealed will eventually be known, before God if not before people.