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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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  1. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share

19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear. 21 I testify solemnly before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. 22 Lay hands on no one hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

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