21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels (A)I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, (B)doing nothing from partiality. 22 (C)Do not be hasty in the (D)laying on of hands, nor (E)take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 (No longer drink only water, but (F)use a little wine (G)for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. 25 So also good works are conspicuous, and (H)even those that are not cannot remain hidden.

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