1 Timothy 5:20
Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Accept no accusation against an elder, except at two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall no more do any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
Deuteronomy 19:20And those who remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee.
Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words, after falling down he expired. And great fear developed in all who heard these things.
Acts 19:17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, to those who dwell at Ephesus. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
1 Timothy 1:20of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, so that they may be disciplined not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so 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 →