1 Timothy 5:20
Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 13:11All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more wickedness like this among you.
Deuteronomy 19:20Those who remain shall hear, and fear, and will never again commit any such evil among you.
Acts 5:5Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.
Acts 19:17This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived at Ephesus. Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
1 Timothy 1:20of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove 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 →