1 Timothy 5:19
Do not be willing to accept an accusation against a priest, except under two or three witnesses.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Reprove sinners in the sight of everyone, so that the others may have fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not stand against another, no matter what the sin or outrage may be. For every word shall stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.
Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen you, invite with you one or two more, so that every word may stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.
John 18:29Therefore, Pilate went outside to them, and he said, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”
Acts 24:2And having summoned Paul, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Most excellent Felix, since we have much peace through you, and many things may be corrected by your providence,
2 Corinthians 13:1Behold, this is the third time that I am coming to you. By the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word shall stand.
Hebrews 10:28If someone dies for acting against the law of Moses, and is shown no compassion because 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 →