1 Timothy 5:19
Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen to you, go again, and ask one or two to go with you, that every word spoken may be attested by two or three witnesses.
John 18:29Accordingly Pilate came out to them and inquired, "What accusation have you to bring against this man?"
Acts 24:2So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation,
2 Corinthians 13:1This intended visit of mine is my third visit to you. "On the evidence of two or three witnesses every charge shall be sustained."
Hebrews 10:28Any one who bids defiance to the Law of Moses is put to death 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 →