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1 Timothy 5:21-23
New Century Version
1 Timothy 5:21-23
New Century Version
21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone.
22 Think carefully before you lay your hands on[a] anyone, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Stop drinking only water, but drink a little wine to help your stomach and your frequent sicknesses.
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- 5:22 lay your hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.
1 Timothy 5:21-23
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:21-23
New International Version
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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