1Ti 5:21 | TNotes | STEP | 5:21 God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels constitute three witnesses (5:19 ). These witnesses confirm the accusation against leaders who sin (5:20 ). • Angels are associated with God’s judgment (Dan 7:9-10 ; Matt 13:49 ; 25:31 , 41 ; Luke 9:26 ; 2 Thes 1:7 ).

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‏ 1 Timothy 5:21

5:21 ^a God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels constitute three witnesses (5:19 ^b). These witnesses confirm the accusation against leaders who sin (5:20 ^c).

• Angels are associated with God’s judgment (Dan 7:9-10 ^d; Matt 13:49 ^e; 25:31 ^f, 41 ^g; Luke 9:26 ^h; 2 Thes 1:7 ⁱ).