1 Timothy 5:20
Those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
Deuteronomy 19:20Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you.
Acts 5:5On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
Acts 19:17This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will 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 →