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17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
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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 says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”
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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 Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by 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 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
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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 solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone.
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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 Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself 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 Don’t drink only water. You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so often.
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Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later.
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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 In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
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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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