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1 Timothy 5:21-23
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21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.[a] 22 Do not lay hands on anyone[b] hastily and so identify with the sins of others.[c] Keep yourself pure. 23 (Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion[d] and your frequent illnesses.)[e]

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:21 tn Grk “doing nothing according to partiality.”
  2. 1 Timothy 5:22 tn In context “laying hands on anyone” refers to ordination or official installation of someone as an elder.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:22 tn Grk “and do not share in the sins of others.”
  4. 1 Timothy 5:23 tn Grk “for the sake of your stomach.”
  5. 1 Timothy 5:23 sn This verse gives parenthetical advice to Timothy, to clarify what it means to keep pure (5:22c). Verse 24 resumes the instructions about elders.
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