1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder, receive not a complaint, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who sin before all rebuke; that the rest of the people may fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29And Pilate went forth to them without, and said to them: What accusation have ye against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he had been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, and to say:
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time that I have prepare to come to you; that, by the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word may be established.
Hebrews 10:28For if he, who transgressed the law of Moses, died without mercies, at the mouth 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 →