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13 And at the same time also they learn to be idle, going around the houses, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things not being proper. 14 Therefore I intend for younger ones to marry, to bear children, to manage their households, to give the one opposing no occasion in favor of reviling. 15 For already some turned aside after Satan. 16 If any believing woman has widows, let her give relief to them, and let the church not be burdened, so that it may give relief to those truly widows. 17 Let the elders presiding well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those laboring in the word and the teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox treading out grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except upon two or three witnesses. 20 But those sinning, rebuke before all, so that the rest may have fear also. 21 I earnestly testify before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels that you should keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. 22 Lay hands on no one quickly, nor share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 No longer drink water, but use a little wine, because of the stomach and your frequent ailments. 24 The sins of some men are evident, going before them to judgment; but some also they follow after. 25 Likewise also, the good works are evident, and even those being otherwise are not able to be hidden. 1 Timothy 5:13-25, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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