1 Timothy 5:23 Explained in Context

Verse 17. ¹⁷ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Verse 18. ¹⁸ For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Verse 19. ¹⁹ Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

Verse 20. ²⁰ Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Verse 21. ²¹ I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

Verse 22. ²² Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Verse 23. ²³ Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

Verse 24. ²⁴ Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.

Verse 25. ²⁵ Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise can not be hid.