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19 Do not listen to someone who accuses an elder, without two or three witnesses. 20 Tell those who continue sinning that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church so that the others will have a warning.

21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone.

22 Think carefully before you lay your hands on[a] anyone, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:22 lay your hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.

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