1 Timothy 5:19
Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness may not make a statement against a man in relation to any sin or wrongdoing which he has done: on the word of two or three witnesses a question is to be judged.
Matthew 18:16But if he will not give ear to you, take with you one or two more, that by the lips of two or three witnesses every word may be made certain.
John 18:29So Pilate came out to them and put the question: What have you to say against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he had been sent for, Tertullus, starting his statement, said, Because by you we are living in peace, and through your wisdom wrongs are put right for this nation,
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time that I am coming to you. From the mouth of two or three witnesses will every word be made certain.
Hebrews 10:28A man who has gone against the law of Moses is put to death without pity on the word 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 →