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16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
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If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
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The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
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For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
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Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.
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.
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I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
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Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
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Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
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The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
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In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
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