1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
King James Version
In Context
19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
Deuteronomy 19:20And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.
Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
Acts 19:17And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
1 Timothy 1:20Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25
Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →