1 Timothy 5:19
Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from two or three witnesses.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may tremble.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed.
John 18:29Pilate then came out to them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
Acts 24:2And he being summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Since by thee we enjoy so much peace, and such noble acts are happily performed for this nation by thy provident administration,
2 Corinthians 13:1THIS third time I am coming to you: by the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every charge be established.
Hebrews 10:28Any man who treated the law of Moses with neglect, was put to death, without mercy, on the deposition 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 →