Paul did not claim this right for himself, because of
the carnality of others which might have hindered the communication of his unique stewardship to the nations (I Corinthians 9:15-18 cf.
Ephesians 3:1-7)
A charge against any elder should be backed up by at least
two or three witnesses, which was also the requirement under the Law to sustain a public execution - similar in
consequence (fear) to a public rebuke (I Timothy 5:19-20 cf. Deuteronomy 17:6)
An elder should not be too quick to grant another a position
of authority, lest he unwittingly becomes a sharer of the other's sins (I Timothy 5:22)
Paul gave Timothy some medicinal advice (use not only
water, but also use a little wine) for his weak stomach, which no doubt could be exacerbated by the cares of the
ministry (I Timothy 5:23)
In the beginning of his ministry, Paul could heal with
a word (Acts 14:9-10) or a touch (Acts 28:8-9)
While the evil deeds of some men are manifested beforehand
to spare their prospective congregations from abusive rule; the evil deeds of other men are brought to light afterwards
to the ruin of their congregations (I Timothy 5:24)
Likewise, the good works of some men are manifested beforehand
to vouch for their worthiness to rule their prospective congregations, while the good works of other men are revealed
later to the edification of their congregations (I Timothy 5:25)