1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.
Matthew 18:16But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established.
John 18:29Pilate therefore went out unto them, and saith, What accusation bring ye against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that by thy providence evils are corrected for this nation,
2 Corinthians 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. At the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every word be established.
Hebrews 10:28A man that hath set at nought Moses’ law dieth without compassion on the word 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 →