1 Timothy 5:19

KJV1611 – Modern English

Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.

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  • Matt 18:16 : 16 But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
  • Deut 19:15 : 15 One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.
  • Deut 17:6 : 6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses, he who is worthy of death shall be put to death; but he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.
  • Deut 19:18-19 : 18 And the judges shall make careful inquiry, and indeed, if the witness is a false witness who has testified falsely against his brother; 19 Then you shall do to him as he thought to have done to his brother; so you shall put away the evil from among you.
  • John 8:17 : 17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
  • John 18:29 : 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, What accusation do you bring against this man?
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 24:2-9 : 2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and many worthy deeds are done for this nation by your providence, 3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. 4 However, that I may not be further tedious to you, I beg you to hear us briefly in your kindness. 5 For we have found this man to be a pestilent fellow, and a creator of discord among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: 6 Who also attempted to desecrate the temple: whom we seized, and would have judged according to our law. 7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great force took him away out of our hands, 8 Commanding his accusers to come before you: by examining of whom you yourself may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him. 9 And the Jews also agreed, saying that these things were true. 10 Then Paul, after the governor had motioned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that you have been for many years a judge to this nation, I do cheerfully respond for myself: 11 Because you may understand that there are only twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, nor stirring up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 13 Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me.
  • Acts 25:16 : 16 To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he who is accused meets his accusers face to face, and has an opportunity to present his defense concerning the charges against him.
  • 2 Cor 13:1 : 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.
  • Titus 1:6 : 6 If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
  • Heb 10:28 : 28 Anyone who despised Moses' law died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  • Deut 19:15-18
    4 verses
    79%

    15 One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.

    16 If a false witness rises against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing;

    17 Then both men in the controversy shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who serve in that time;

    18 And the judges shall make careful inquiry, and indeed, if the witness is a false witness who has testified falsely against his brother;

  • Matt 18:15-16
    2 verses
    76%

    15 Moreover if your brother trespasses against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he hears you, you have gained your brother.

    16 But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

  • 1 Tim 5:1
    75%

    1 Do not rebuke an elder, but appeal to him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;

  • 1 Tim 5:20-22
    3 verses
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    20 Those who sin rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

    21 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.

    22 Do not lay hands hastily on anyone, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
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    74%

    1 The elders among you I exhort, who am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

    2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;

    3 Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

  • 2 Cor 13:1
    73%

    1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.

  • Deut 17:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses, he who is worthy of death shall be put to death; but he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.

    7 The hands of the witnesses shall be the first to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So you shall put the evil away from among you.

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

    17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

    18 For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his wages.

  • Prov 14:5
    70%

    5 A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.

  • Exod 23:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1 You shall not spread a false report; do not join hands with the wicked to be a dishonest witness.

    2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to pervert justice by following the majority.

  • Jas 5:9
    69%

    9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned: behold, the judge stands before the door.

  • 1 John 5:9
    69%

    9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater, for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son.

  • Prov 19:5
    69%

    5 A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

  • Exod 20:16
    68%

    16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

  • 1 Cor 14:29
    68%

    29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge.

  • Deut 5:20
    68%

    20 Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor.

  • 1 Tim 3:6-7
    2 verses
    68%

    6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

    7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • Prov 30:10
    67%

    10 Do not accuse a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.

  • Prov 18:5
    67%

    5 It is not good to show partiality to the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

  • Jas 3:1
    67%

    1 My brothers, do not be many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    67%

    15 Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • Prov 6:19
    67%

    19 A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.

  • 1 Tim 5:9
    67%

    9 Do not let a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

  • Jas 5:12
    67%

    12 But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your 'yes' be 'yes,' and your 'no,' 'no'; lest you fall into condemnation.

  • Num 35:30
    67%

    30 Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the testimony of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.

  • 1 Cor 6:1
    66%

    1 Do any of you, having a matter against someone else, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?

  • 2 Pet 2:11
    66%

    11 Whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a slanderous accusation against them before the Lord.

  • 1 Thess 5:20
    66%

    20 Do not despise prophecies.

  • Titus 1:13
    66%

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

  • Titus 2:8
    66%

    8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

  • Prov 30:6
    66%

    6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

  • Heb 10:28
    66%

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

  • Jas 4:11
    66%

    11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

  • Jude 1:17
    66%

    17 But, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • Deut 25:1
    66%

    1 If there is a dispute between men, and they come to judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

  • Titus 2:3
    66%

    3 The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of good things;

  • 1 Cor 6:5
    66%

    5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? No, not one who shall be able to judge between his brethren?

  • Heb 11:2
    66%

    2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

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