1 Timothy 5:20
Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses.
Cross References
Acts 5:5Upon hearing these words Ananias fell down dead, and all who heard the words were awe-struck.
Acts 19:17All the people of Ephesus, Jews as well as Greeks, came to know of this. There was widespread terror, and they began to hold the name of the Lord Jesus in high honour.
1 Timothy 1:20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their 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 →