19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except (A)from two or three witnesses. 20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the [a]elect angels that you observe these things without (B)prejudice, doing nothing with partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor (C)share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:21 chosen

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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