1 Timothy 5:19
Receive not an accusation against an elder, unless from two or three witnesses.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those that offend reprove before all, that others also may fear.
Cross References
Matthew 18:16but if he regard thee not, take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
John 18:29Therefore Pilate went out to them, and said, What accusation do ye bring against this man?
Acts 24:2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "As by thee we enjoy much peace, and glorious things are done to this nation by thy prudent administration,
2 Corinthians 13:1This, I say, is the third time I am coming to you: and at the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Hebrews 10:28If any one that violateth the law of Moses, dieth without mercy under 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 →