22 [a]Lay hands [b]suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins; keep thyself pure.

23 [c]Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake, and thine often infirmities.

24 [d]Some men’s sins are open before hand, and go before unto judgment: but some men’s follow after.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:22 The [fifth] rule: Let the minister lay hands suddenly on no man. Let him not be faulty herein either by favoring any man’s folly, or perverse affection: If ought be done otherwise than well of his fellows, let him keep his conscience pure.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:22 As much as in thee lieth do not rashly admit any whatsoever, to any Ecclesiastical function.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:23 The sixth rule: Let the Elders have indifferent consideration of their health, in the manner of their diet.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:24 Because hypocrites sometimes creep into the ministry although there be never so great diligence used, the Apostle willeth the Pastors not to be troubled therefore, or slack any whit of their diligence in trying and examining, because the Lord hath appointed a time to discover the faults of such men, and it is our parts to take heed that we offend not therein.

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