1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, and for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.
Matthew 18:16But if he do not hear [thee], take with thee one or two besides, that every matter may stand upon the word of two witnesses or of three.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out to them and said, What accusation do ye bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing we enjoy great peace through thee, and that excellent measures are executed for this nation by thy forethought,
2 Corinthians 13:1This third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every matter be established.
Hebrews 10:28Any one that has disregarded Moses' law dies 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 →