1 Timothy 5:19
Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Convict those who sin before all, in order that the rest may also have fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16if he may not hear thee, take with thyself one or two, in order that in the mouth of two or three witnesses the word may stand.
John 18:29Then Pilate came out to them, and says, What accusation do you bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And he having been called, Tertyllus began to accuse him, saying,
2 Corinthians 13:1This the third time I am coming to you: in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.
Hebrews 10:28The one having rejected the law of Moses dies without mercy before 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 →