Other translations
American Standard Version
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Lay hands quickly on no man, and do not share in the sins of strangers; keep yourself in purity.
Darby Bible Translation
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
God's Word
Don't be in a hurry to place your hands on anyone [to ordain him]. Don't participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Don't be too quick to appoint anyone as an elder, and don't share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
International Standard Version
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
NET Bible
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
New American Standard Bible
Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
New International Version
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
New Living Translation
Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Webster's Bible Translation
Impose hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
Weymouth New Testament
Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.
The World English Bible
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.