1 Timothy 5:19-6:2

New International Version

¹⁹ Do not entertain an accusation against an elder^(A) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.^{(B) 20} But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove^(C) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.^{(D) 21} I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus^(E) and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

²² Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands,^(F) and do not share in the sins of others.^(G) Keep yourself pure.^(H)

²³ Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine^(I) because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

²⁴ The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. ²⁵ In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.

6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect,^(J) so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.^{(K) 2} Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers.^(L) Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare^[a] of their slaves.

False Teachers and the Love of Money

These are the things you are to teach and insist on.^(M)