1 Timothy 5:19

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Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

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  • Matt 18:16 : 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.
  • Deut 19:15 : 15 One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • Deut 17:6 : 6 On the testimony of two or three witnesses, the person will be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.
  • Deut 19:18-19 : 18 The judges must investigate thoroughly, and if the witness proves to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, 19 you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. You must purge the evil from among you.
  • John 8:17 : 17 In your Law, it is written that the testimony of two people is true.
  • John 18:29 : 29 So Pilate went out to them and asked, 'What charge do you bring against this man?'
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 24:2-9 : 2 When Paul was summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, 'Because of you, we have enjoyed much peace and reforms have been carried out for this nation through your foresight.' 3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we accept this with all gratitude. 4 But so as not to take more of your time, I beg you to listen to us briefly in your kindness. 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. 6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, so we arrested him and wanted to judge him according to our law. 7 But Lysias, the commander, came and intervened with great force, taking him out of our hands. 8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all the charges we are bringing against him. 9 The Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true. 10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, 'Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I make my defense cheerfully.' 11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 My accusers did not find me disputing with anyone in the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues, or anywhere in the city. 13 Nor can they prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.
  • Acts 25:16 : 16 I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused has met their accusers face to face and has had an opportunity to defend himself against the charges.
  • 2 Cor 13:1 : 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • Titus 1:6 : 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.
  • Heb 10:28 : 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Deut 19:15-18
    4 verses
    79%

    15One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

    16If a malicious witness testifies against someone, accusing him of wrongdoing,

    17both parties to the dispute must stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who are in office at that time.

    18The judges must investigate thoroughly, and if the witness proves to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,

  • Matt 18:15-16
    2 verses
    76%

    15If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

    16But 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.

  • 1 Tim 5:1
    75%

    1Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but appeal to him as you would to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

  • 1 Tim 5:20-22
    3 verses
    74%

    20Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

    21I solemnly charge you, in the presence of God, and of Christ Jesus, and of the chosen angels, to observe these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.

    22Do not be hasty in laying on hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
    3 verses
    74%

    1I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.

    2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

    3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

  • 2 Cor 13:1
    73%

    1This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Deut 17:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6On the testimony of two or three witnesses, the person will be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

    7The hands of the witnesses must be the first to put the person to death, and then the hands of all the people. You must purge the evil from among you.

  • 1 Tim 5:17-18
    2 verses
    72%

    17The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

    18For the Scripture says, 'You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,' and, 'The worker is worthy of his wages.'

  • Prov 14:5
    70%

    5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

  • Exod 23:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1Do not spread a false report, and do not join hands with a wicked person to be a malicious witness.

    2Do not follow the majority to do evil, and do not testify in a dispute to turn aside after the majority to pervert justice.

  • Jas 5:9
    69%

    9Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

  • 1 John 5:9
    69%

    9If we accept human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because it is the testimony of God which He has given about His Son.

  • Prov 19:5
    69%

    5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will not escape.

  • Exod 20:16
    68%

    16You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • 1 Cor 14:29
    68%

    29Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others evaluate what is said.

  • Deut 5:20
    68%

    20You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • 1 Tim 3:6-7
    2 verses
    68%

    6He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.

    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

  • Prov 30:10
    67%

    10Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will be found guilty.

  • Prov 18:5
    67%

    5It is not good to show partiality to the wicked or to subvert the justice of the righteous.

  • Jas 3:1
    67%

    1Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    67%

    15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

  • Prov 6:19
    67%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • 1 Tim 5:9
    67%

    9A widow should be enrolled only if she is at least sixty years old and has been faithful to one husband,

  • Jas 5:12
    67%

    12Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or earth or any other oath. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No,’ so that you may not fall under judgment.

  • Num 35:30
    67%

    30Anyone who kills another person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses; but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

  • 1 Cor 6:1
    66%

    1Does any one of you, when you have a dispute with another, dare to take it before the unrighteous for judgment, rather than before the saints?

  • 2 Pet 2:11
    66%

    11Yet even angels, who are greater in strength and power, do not bring a slanderous judgment against such beings before the Lord.

  • 1 Thess 5:20
    66%

    20Do not despise prophecies.

  • Titus 1:13
    66%

    13This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

  • Titus 2:8
    66%

    8Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

  • Prov 30:6
    66%

    6Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

  • Heb 10:28
    66%

    28Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Jas 4:11
    66%

    11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

  • Jude 1:17
    66%

    17But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Deut 25:1
    66%

    1If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

  • Titus 2:3
    66%

    3Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things.

  • 1 Cor 6:5
    66%

    5I say this to your shame. Is there not one wise person among you who is able to judge between fellow believers?

  • Heb 11:2
    66%

    2For by it the ancients were commended.