1 Timothy 5:19
Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those who continue to sin, rebuke before all, that the others may fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29Pilate then went out to them, and said, What accusation do you bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that because of you we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy reforms are done for this nation by your provision,
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. By the mouths of two or three witnesses must every matter be established.
Hebrews 10:28He who despised Moses' law died without mercy 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 →