19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except (A)on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sin, (B)rebuke them in the presence of all, (C)so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels (D)I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, (E)doing nothing from partiality. 22 (F)Do not be hasty in the (G)laying on of hands, nor (H)take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

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19 Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.(A) 20 Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid. 21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe(B) these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. 22 Don’t be too quick to appoint[a](C) anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:22 Lit to lay hands on