1 Timothy 5:20
Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Acts 5:5As Ananias heard these words he fell down and expired, and all who heard were awe-struck.
Acts 19:17And this became known to all the people of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. Awe fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus began to be held in honor.
1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given over to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true. So rebuke them sharply,
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 →