1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
In Context
20Those sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have fear;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 19:15'One witness doth not rise against a man for any iniquity, and for any sin, in any sin which he sinneth; by the mouth of two witnesses, or by the mouth of three witnesses, is a thing established.
Matthew 18:16and if he may not hear, take with thee yet one or two, that by the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may stand.
John 18:29Pilate, therefore, went forth unto them, and said, 'What accusation do ye bring against this man?'
Acts 24:2and he having been called, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, 'Much peace enjoying through thee, and worthy deeds being done to this nation through thy forethought,
2 Corinthians 13:1This third time do I come unto you; on the mouth of two witnesses or three shall every saying be established;
Hebrews 10:28any one who did set at nought a law of Moses, apart from mercies, by two or three witnesses, doth die,
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 →