1 Timothy 5:19-22
Legacy Standard Bible
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 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share
1 Timothy 5:19-22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 Never accept any accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.(A) 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels, I warn you to keep these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.(B) 22 Do not ordain[a] anyone hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.(C)
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- 5.22 Gk Do not lay hands on
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