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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not accept an accusation against an Elder, but upon 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. Douay-Rheims Bible Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses. 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." Literal Standard Version Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on two or three witnesses. Majority Standard Bible Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. New American Bible Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by 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 Revised Standard Version Never accept any accusation against an elder except on the evidence of 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. Young's Literal Translation Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon 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 17:6 On the testimony of two or three witnesses a man shall be put to death, but he shall not be executed on the testimony of a lone witness. 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.' Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 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. (19) Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.--By the "elder" here we must understand a presbyter--the ordained minister of the Church. St. Paul has been directing his son in the faith, and successor in the government of the chief Asian Church, carefully to watch for, and to reward by dignity and honour, the services of the more zealous and distinguished presbyters. He now tells him that the other matters, besides zeal and successful service among the Church's professed officers, will come before him when he stands at the helm of the Church. Charges--owing, possibly, to jealousy, party feeling, suspected doctrinal error--will not unfrequently be brought against a presbyter. Such an accusation is only to be received by Timothy when the evidence is perfectly clear. Every possible precaution against simply vexatious charges brought against one occupying the hard and difficult position of a presbyter, must be taken by the presiding minister. The reference is to Deuteronomy 17:6.Verse 19. - Except at the mouth of for but before, A.V. An elder; here clearly a presbyter, as the context proves. Receive (παραδέχου); give ear to, entertain; as in Acts 22:18, "They will not receive thy testimony." At the mouth of, etc. There is a reference to the law in Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 19:15, and elsewhere (to which our Lord also refers, John 8:17), and St. Paul applies the principle of the law to Timothy's dealings with presbyters who might be accused of not "ruling well." He was not to encourage delatores, secret accusers and defamers, but if any one had a charge to make against a ruler, it was to be done in the presence of witnesses (ἐπί with a genitive). A doubt arises whether" the witnesses" here spoken of were to be witnesses able to support the accusation, or merely witnesses in whose presence the accusation must be made. The juxtaposition of the legal terms κατηγορία and ἐπὶ μαρτύρων favors the strict meaning of μαρτύρων, witnesses able to support the κατηγορία. And, therefore, the direction to Timothy is, "Suffer no man to accuse a presbyter unless he is accompanied by two or three witnesses who are ready to back up the accusation." The italic the mouth of, in the R.V., is not necessary or indeed justified. There is no ellipsis of στόματος. Ἐτὶ δύο ῃ} τριῶν῞ μαρτύρων, "before two or three witnesses," is good classical Greek. 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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