1 Timothy 5:19
Accept no accusation against an elder, except at two or three witnesses.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins. At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.
Matthew 18:16But if he should not hear, take with thee one or two besides, so that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, What accusation do ye bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Experiencing much peace because of thee, and worthy deeds happening to this nation because of thy foresight,
2 Corinthians 13:1This third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two witnesses or three every saying will be confirmed.
Hebrews 10:28Any man who has disregarded the law of Moses dies without mercies from two or three witnesses.
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 →