Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. New Living Translation Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. English Standard Version Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. Berean Standard Bible Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Berean Literal Bible Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except upon two or three witnesses. King James Bible Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. New King James Version Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. New American Standard Bible Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. NASB 1995 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. NASB 1977 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. Legacy Standard Bible Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. Amplified Bible Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses. Christian Standard Bible Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. American Standard Version Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. Contemporary English Version Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges. English Revised Version Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't pay attention to an accusation against a spiritual leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. Good News Translation Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or more witnesses. International Standard Version Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported "by two or three witnesses." Majority Standard Bible Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. NET Bible Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses. New Heart English Bible Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses. Webster's Bible Translation Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Weymouth New Testament Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses. World English Bible Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not receive an accusation against an elder, except on two or three witnesses. Berean Literal Bible Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except upon two or three witnesses. Young's Literal Translation Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses. Smith's Literal Translation Against an elder receive not an accusation from without, except from two or three witnesses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAgainst a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be willing to accept an accusation against a priest, except under two or three witnesses. New American Bible Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. New Revised Standard Version Never accept any accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not accept an accusation against an Elder, but upon the mouth of two or three witnesses; NT Translations Anderson New TestamentReceive not an accusation against an old man, unless before two or three witnesses. Godbey New Testament Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses. Haweis New Testament Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from two or three witnesses. Mace New Testament don't receive any accusation against a pastor, but upon the deposition of two or three witnesses. Weymouth New Testament Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses. Worrell New Testament Against an elder receive not an accusation, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Worsley New Testament Receive not an accusation against an elder, unless from two or three witnesses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Honoring Elders…18For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” 19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 20But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.… Cross References Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Matthew 18:16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ John 8:17 Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Numbers 35:30 If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness. Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Acts 23:9 A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” Matthew 18:15-17 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” Proverbs 25:9-10 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. Leviticus 19:15 You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. Proverbs 18:17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ... Luke 19:8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” Treasury of Scripture Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. receive. John 18:29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? Acts 24:2-13 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, … Acts 25:16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him. before. Deuteronomy 17:6 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death. Deuteronomy 19:15,18,19 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established… Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Jump to Previous Accusation Admit Authority Basis Charge Elder Entertain Evidence Except Mouth Receive Statement Three True. Unless Witness Witnesses WordJump to Next Accusation Admit Authority Basis Charge Elder Entertain Evidence Except Mouth Receive Statement Three True. Unless Witness Witnesses Word1 Timothy 5 1. Rules to be observed in reproving.3. Of widows. 17. Of elders. 23. A precept for Timothy's health. 24. Some men's sins go before unto judgment, and some men's follow after. Do not entertain The Greek word used here is "παραδέχομαι" (paradechomai), which means to accept or receive. In the context of the early church, this instruction emphasizes the importance of discernment and caution. Elders held positions of spiritual authority and leadership, and thus, accusations against them could have significant implications. The directive to not "entertain" suggests a need for careful consideration and avoidance of hasty judgments, reflecting a broader biblical principle of justice and fairness. an accusation against an elder except on the testimony of two or three witnesses Parallel Commentaries ... Greek {Do} notμὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. entertain παραδέχου (paradechou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3858: To receive, accept, acknowledge. From para and dechomai; to accept near, i.e. Admit or delight in. an accusation κατηγορίαν (katēgorian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2724: An accusation, charge. From kategoros; a complaint, i.e. Criminal charge. against Κατὰ (Kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). an elder, πρεσβυτέρου (presbyterou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. except ἐκτὸς (ektos) Adverb Strong's 1622: From ek; the exterior; figuratively aside from, besides. on [the testimony of] ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. three τριῶν (triōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. witnesses. μαρτύρων (martyrōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. Links 1 Timothy 5:19 NIV1 Timothy 5:19 NLT 1 Timothy 5:19 ESV 1 Timothy 5:19 NASB 1 Timothy 5:19 KJV 1 Timothy 5:19 BibleApps.com 1 Timothy 5:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 5:19 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 5:19 French Bible 1 Timothy 5:19 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Timothy 5:19 Don't receive an accusation against an elder (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) |
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