1 Timothy 5:19
Receive not an accusation against an old man, unless before two or three witnesses.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he will not hear you, take with you one or two more, that, by the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word may be established.
John 18:29Then Pilate came out to them, and said: What accusation do you bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying:
2 Corinthians 13:1The third time am I coming to you. By the mouth of two or three witnesses, every matter shall be established.
Hebrews 10:28He that despised Moses law, died without mercy, on the testimony of 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 →