1 Timothy 5:19

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:19

BSB
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
AKJV
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
CPDV
Do not be willing to accept an accusation against a priest, except under two or three witnesses.
ERV
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
NHEB
Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
SMT
Against an elder receive not an accusation from without, except from two or three witnesses.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 5:19
Summary
Require witnesses before accusing elders
Event
Paul establishes accusation protocol
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Law