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17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor 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 says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
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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 receive an accusation against an elder except from 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 are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest 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 you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with 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 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; 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 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent 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 clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow 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 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
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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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