1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin reprove before all: that the rest also may have fear.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11That all Israel hearing may fear, and may do no more any thing like this.
Deuteronomy 19:20That others hearing may fear, and may not dare to do such things.
Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words, fell down, and gave up the ghost. And there came great fear upon all that heard it.
Acts 19:17And this became known to all the Jews and the Gentiles that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
1 Timothy 1:20Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered up to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the 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 →