21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the [a]elect angels that you observe these things without (A)prejudice, doing nothing with partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor (B)share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

23 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent [b]infirmities.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:21 chosen
  2. 1 Timothy 5:23 illnesses

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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