1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation without two or three witnesses.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those that sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16but if he do not listen, take with thee one or two more; that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out to them, and saith, What accusation do ye bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he had been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that improvements are in every way and everywhere taking place in this nation through thy foresight,
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Hebrews 10:28He that hath set at nought the law of Moses dieth without 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 →