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1 Timothy 5:19

World English Bible

Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

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1 Timothy 5:19 in other translations

Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:19 · American Standard Version

1 Timothy 5:19 in context

  1. 17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
  2. 18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
  3. 19Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
  4. 20Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
  5. 21I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.