25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
25 So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.
25 The same with good deeds. Some you see right off, but none are hidden forever.
25 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
25 In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:25
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.