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1 Timothy 5:21-22
New English Translation
1 Timothy 5:21-22
New English Translation
21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.[a] 22 Do not lay hands on anyone[b] hastily and so identify with the sins of others.[c] Keep yourself pure.
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- 1 Timothy 5:21 tn Grk “doing nothing according to partiality.”
- 1 Timothy 5:22 tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.
- 1 Timothy 5:22 tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”
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