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21 Before God and Jesus Christ and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things. Be careful to do them without showing favor to anyone.

22 Think carefully before you lay your hands on[a] anyone for the Lord’s service. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23 Timothy, you stop drinking only water and drink a little wine. This will help your stomach, and you will not be sick so often.

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  1. 5:22 lay your hands on A sign of giving authority or power to another person.

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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