1 Timothy 5:19
Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16"But if he will not listen to you, take one or two others along, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he will not listen to them, tell the church;
John 18:29So Pilate came outside to them and asked, "What charge do you bring against this man?"
Acts 24:2So Paul was sent for, and then Tertullus began to accuse him, saying. "As it is owing to your excellency that we enjoy profound peace, and that the state of this nation,
2 Corinthians 13:1This will be my third visit to you. Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be confirmed.
Hebrews 10:28Any one who set at naught the law of Moses was put to death without pity, on the testimony 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 →