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20 Be rebuking the ones sinning in the presence of all[a], in order that the rest also may have fear. 21 I solemnly-charge you in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels that you keep these things without pre-judgment, doing nothing according-to[b] partiality[c]. 22 Be laying hands[d] on no one hastily, nor sharing[e] in the sins belonging-to-others; be keeping yourself pure.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:20 That is, all the elders; or, all the church.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:21 Or, by way of.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:21 Or, bias, partisanship.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:22 That is, to commission elders; or, to restore elders.
  5. 1 Timothy 5:22 Such is the case if one appoints leaders who turn out to be unqualified due to sin.

20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

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