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21 I solemnly-charge you in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels that you keep these things without pre-judgment, doing nothing according-to[a] partiality[b]. 22 Be laying hands[c] on no one hastily, nor sharing[d] in the sins belonging-to-others; be keeping yourself pure. (23 No longer be-a-water-drinker, but be using a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent sicknesses).

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:21 Or, by way of.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:21 Or, bias, partisanship.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:22 That is, to commission elders; or, to restore elders.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:22 Such is the case if one appoints leaders who turn out to be unqualified due to sin.

21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus(A) and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands,(B) and do not share in the sins of others.(C) Keep yourself pure.(D)

23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine(E) because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

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