Graphic Bible · Scene 18 of 21

Anonymous adults pause near an unoccupied chair and rolled letter.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do Not Act Hastily

Family Care and Impartial Responsibility · 1 Timothy 5

Story guide: Visual essay: The paused hands and empty chair symbolize deliberation before entrusting responsibility.

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22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

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