1 Timothy 5:20
Convict those who sin before all, in order that the rest may also have fear.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words, having fallen down, breathed out his soul. And great fear came on all hearing;
Acts 19:17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified;
1 Timothy 1:20of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order 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 →