24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
24 The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.
24 The sins of some men are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later.
24 The sins of some people are blatant and march them right into court. The sins of others don't show up until much later.
24 Some men's sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later.
24 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:24
Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:17-25
(Read 1 Timothy 5:17-25)
Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. The apostle charges Timothy solemnly to guard against partiality. We have great need to watch at all times, that we do not partake of other men's sins. Keep thyself pure, not only from doing the like thyself, but from countenancing it, or any way helping to it in others. The apostle also charges Timothy to take care of his health. As we are not to make our bodies masters, so neither slaves; but to use them so that they may be most helpful to us in the service of God. There are secret, and there are open sins: some men's sins are open before-hand, and going before unto judgment; some they follow after. God will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make known the counsels of all hearts. Looking forward to the judgment-day, let us all attend to our proper offices, whether in higher or lower stations, studying that the name and doctrine of God may never be blasphemed on our account.