1 Timothy 5:19
Against an Elder receiue none accusation, but vnder two or three witnesses.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Them that sinne, rebuke openly, that the rest also may feare.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witnes shall not rise against a man for any trespasse, or for any sinne, or for any fault that hee offendeth in, but at the mouth of two witnesses or at the mouth of three witnesses shall the matter be stablished.
Matthew 18:16But if he heare thee not, take yet with thee one or two, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses euery worde may be confirmed.
John 18:29Pilate then went out vnto them, and said, What accusation bring yee against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called foorth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that we haue obtained great quietnesse through thee, and that many worthy things are done vnto this nation through thy prouidence,
2 Corinthians 13:1Lo this is the thirde time that I come vnto you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall euery worde stand
Hebrews 10:28He that despiseth Moses Law, dieth without mercy vnder 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 →