Young's Literal Translation YLT
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17 The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word 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 Writing saith, `An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and `Worthy [is] the workman 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 an accusation receive not, except upon 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 sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have 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 testify fully, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the choice messengers, that these things thou mayest keep, without forejudging, 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 Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping 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 no longer be drinking water, but a little wine be using, because of thy stomach and of 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 of certain men the sins are manifest beforehand, leading before to judgment, and certain also 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 in like manner also the right works are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise are not able to 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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