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19 Do not receive an accusation against an (A)elder except on the basis of (B)two or three witnesses. 20 Those who continue in sin, (C)reprove in the presence of all, (D)so that the rest also will be fearful. 21 (E)I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His elect angels, to observe these instructions without bias, doing nothing in partiality. 22 (F)Do not lay hands upon anyone hastily and [a]thereby share (G)responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share

19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 20 In the presence of everyone, rebuke the ones who persist in sin, so that the rest may be afraid.

21 I solemnly charge you, in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that you follow these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing out of partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and do not take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

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