1 Timothy 5:25

“Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest before hand, etc.] The characters of some men, on the other hand, are so fair and bright; and it is so clear a point, that they have received the grace of God in truth; and have a rich furniture for the ministry; and are sound in the doctrine of faith; and are men of such godly lives and conversations, that they prevent any formal inquiry, examination, and judgment; and there can be no difficulty in admitting them at once: and therefore the above rule is not designed for such persons, but to guard against those with whom things do not appear so very clear and manifest: and they that are otherwise cannot be hid; if they are men of bad…”

“Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand - The character of some people is clear, and accurately understood. There can be no doubt, from their works, that they are good people. We need not wait for the day of judgment to determine that, but may treat them here as good men, and introduce them to offices which only good men can fill. The idea here is that their character may be so certain and undoubted that there need be no hesitation in setting them apart to the office of the ministry. And they that are otherwise cannot be hid - That is, they cannot be ultimately concealed or misunderstood. There are arrangements in the divine government for bringing out the character of…”

“They that are otherwise - Not so manifest. Cannot be long hid - From thy knowledge. On this account, also, be not hasty in laying on of hands. Next: 1 Timothy Chapter 6”

“the good: Ti1 3:7; Mat 5:16; Act 9:36, Act 10:22, Act 16:1-3, Act 22:12; Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23; Phi 1:11 cannot: Psa 37:5, Psa 37:6; Mat 6:3-6; Luk 11:33 Next: 1 Timothy Chapter 6”