1 Timothy 5:20
Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11And all Israel, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and no one will again do such evil as this among you.
Deuteronomy 19:20And the rest of the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and never again do such evil among you.
Acts 5:5And at these words, Ananias went down on the earth, and his life went from him: and great fear came on all who were present.
Acts 19:17And this came to the ears of all those, Jews and Greeks, who were living at Ephesus; and fear came on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was made great.
1 Timothy 1:20Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.
Titus 1:13This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right 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 →