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22 Do not be in a hurry to place your hands on a man as a sign for him to be a leader. Do not take part in the wrong things another man does. Keep yourself clean.

23 Do not drink water only. But drink a little wine to help your stomach because you are sick so often.

24 The wrong things some men do can be seen clearly and show that they should be punished. But wrong things other people do are not seen until later.

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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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