21 (A)I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. 22 (B)Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and [a]thereby share (C)responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself [b]free from sin.

23 No longer drink water exclusively, but (D)use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

24 The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins (E)follow after. 25 Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and (F)those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share
  2. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit pure