1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder, entertain not, an accusation, except at, [the mouth of] two, or three, witnesses;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20But, them who are sinning, before all, do thou reprove, that, the rest also, may have, fear:—
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness, shall not rise up, against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, with regard to any sin that he may commit,—at the mouth of two witnesses or at the mouth of three witnesses, must a matter be establish.
Matthew 18:16But, if he do not hearken, take with thee, yet one or two, that, at the mouth of two witnesses or three, every declaration, maybe established;
John 18:29Pilate, therefore, went forth outside unto them, and saith,—What accusation bring ye against this man?
Acts 24:2And, when he was called, Tertullus began to make accusation, saying—Seeing that, great peace, we are obtaining through thee, and that, reforms, are being brought about for this nation through thy forethought,
2 Corinthians 13:1This third time, am I coming unto you:—at the mouth of two witnesses, or three, shall every matter be established.
Hebrews 10:28Any one having set aside a law of Moses, apart from compassions, upon [the testimony of] two or three witnesses, dieth:
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 →