Bible Strands
1 Timothy 5:25
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, extending the immediate context of how concealed sins will eventually surface for judgment.
The words — The Greek ὡσαύτως (hōsautōs) means "likewise," tying the verse to the preceding statement, while ἔργα (erga) literally denotes "works" or deeds.
The thread — The motif of hidden realities becoming visible runs through Proverbs 10:9, Psalms 37:5, and Luke 11:33.
Why it lands — The text states that good deeds are evident and cannot remain concealed, requiring readers to conduct themselves with visible integrity rather than expecting hidden motives to go unnoticed.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- Psalms 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
- 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.
- 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 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
- 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.
- 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.”
- Acts 16:1 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.
- Acts 22:12 There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,