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21 Before God and Jesus Christ and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things. Be careful to do them without showing favor to anyone.

22 Think carefully before you lay your hands on[a] anyone for the Lord’s service. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23 Timothy, you stop drinking only water and drink a little wine. This will help your stomach, and you will not be sick so often.

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  1. 5:22 lay your hands on A sign of giving authority or power to another person.

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