1 Timothy 5:19
Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin that he sins. At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.
Matthew 18:16But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?”
Acts 24:2When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. “At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”
Hebrews 10:28A man who disregards Moses’ law dies without compassion on the word 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 →