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22 Be laying hands[a] on no one hastily, nor sharing[b] 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). 24 The sins of some[c] people are clear-beforehand, going ahead-of them to judgment, but indeed for some they follow-after.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:22 That is, to commission elders; or, to restore elders.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:22 Such is the case if one appoints leaders who turn out to be unqualified due to sin.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:24 That is, some on whom you might consider laying hands.

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

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

24 The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.

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