1 Timothy 5:19-22

Expanded Bible

¹⁹ Do not listen to someone who accuses an elder, without two or three witnesses [Deut. 19:15]. ²⁰ ·Reprimand [Rebuke] those who continue sinning. Do this in front of the whole church so that the others will ·have a warning [^Lfear; or show reverence].

²¹ Before God and Christ Jesus and the ·chosen [elect] angels, I ·command [solemnly charge] you to ·do [keep; guard] these things without ·taking sides [prejudice] or showing favoritism of any kind.

²² ·Think carefully before you [^LDo not quickly/hastily] ·appoint someone to leadership [^Llay your hands on anyone; 4:14; ^Ca way of dedicating someone to Christian service], and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.