1 Timothy 5:20-25

20 Those who continue in sin, 1rebuke in the presence of all, 2so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.
21 3I 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 4Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share 5responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
23 No longer drink water exclusively, but 6use 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 7follow after.
25 Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and 8those which are otherwise cannot * be concealed.

Cross References 8

  • 1. Galatians 2:14; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Timothy 4:2
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 7:11
  • 3. Luke 9:26; 1 Timothy 6:13; 2 Timothy 2:14; 2 Timothy 4:1
  • 4. 1 Timothy 3:10; 1 Timothy 4:14
  • 5. Ephesians 5:11; 1 Timothy 3:2-7
  • 6. 1 Timothy 3:8
  • 7. Revelation 14:13
  • 8. Proverbs 10:9

Footnotes 2

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