1 Timothy 5:20
Those that offend reprove before all, that others also may fear.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
In Context
19Receive not an accusation against an elder, unless from two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Acts 5:5And Ananias at the hearing of these words fell down and expired: and great fear came on all that heard these things.
Acts 19:17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
1 Timothy 1:20of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Titus 1:13This testimony is true: for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be found 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 →