1 Timothy 5:19
Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Them that sin reprove before all: that the rest also may have fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not rise up against any man, whatsoever the sin or wickedness be: but in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall stand.
Matthew 18:16And if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more: that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out to them, and said: What accusation bring you against this man?
Acts 24:2And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas through thee we live in much peace, and many things are rectified by thy providence,
2 Corinthians 13:1Behold, this is the third time I am coming to you: In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word stand.
Hebrews 10:28A man making void the law of Moses, dieth without any mercy under 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 →