1 Timothy 5:19

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1 Timothy 5:17–21 · Berean Standard Bible

17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

20 But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

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Acts 24:3

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Acts 24:4

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Acts 24:5

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Acts 24:6

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Acts 24:8

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Acts 24:9

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Deuteronomy 19:15

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Deuteronomy 19:18

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Deuteronomy 19:19

you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. So you must purge the evil from among you.

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