1 Timothy 5:20

but rebuke offenders publicly, so that others may take warning.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

In Context

19Do not receive a charge against an Officer of the Church, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses;

21I charge you solemnly, before God and Christ Jesus and the Chosen Angels, to carry out these directions, unswayed by prejudice, never acting with partiality.

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Cross References

Acts 5:5As Ananias heard these words, he fell down and expired; and every one who heard of it was appalled.

Acts 19:17This incident came to the knowledge of all the Jews and Greeks living at Ephesus; they were all awe-struck, and the Name of the Lord Jesus was held in the highest honour.

1 Timothy 1:20Hymenaeus and Alexander are instances — the men whom I delivered over to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Titus 1:13Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the Faith,

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 →

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