1 Timothy 5:19

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Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 18:16 : 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.
  • Deut 19:15 : 15 A single witness may not testify against another person for any trespass or sin that he commits. A matter may be legally established only on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • Deut 17:6 : 6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses they must be executed. They cannot be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.
  • Deut 19:18-19 : 18 The judges will thoroughly investigate the matter, and if the witness should prove to be false and to have given false testimony against the accused, 19 you must do to him what he had intended to do to the accused. In this way you will purge evil from among you.
  • John 8:17 : 17 It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.
  • John 18:29 : 29 So Pilate came outside to them and said,“What accusation do you bring against this man?”
  • Acts 11:30 : 30 They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 24:2-9 : 2 When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying,“We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made in this nation through your foresight. 3 Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude. 4 But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness. 5 For we have found this man to be a troublemaker, one who stirs 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. 8 When you examine him yourself, you will be able to learn from him about all these things we are accusing him of doing.” 9 The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, claiming that these things were true. 10 Paul’s Defense Before Felix When the governor gestured for him to speak, Paul replied,“Because I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I confidently make my defense. 11 As you can verify for yourself, not more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 They did not find me arguing with anyone or stirring up a crowd in the temple courts or in the synagogues or throughout the city, 13 nor can they prove to you the things they are accusing me of doing.
  • Acts 25:16 : 16 I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had met his accusers face to face and had been given an opportunity to make a defense against the accusation.
  • 2 Cor 13:1 : 1 Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.
  • Titus 1:6 : 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.
  • Heb 10:28 : 28 Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  • Deut 19:15-18
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    79%

    15A single witness may not testify against another person for any trespass or sin that he commits. A matter may be legally established only on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

    16If a false witness testifies against another person and accuses him of a crime,

    17then both parties to the controversy must stand before the LORD, that is, before the priests and judges who will be in office in those days.

    18The judges will thoroughly investigate the matter, and if the witness should prove to be false and to have given false testimony against the accused,

  • Matt 18:15-16
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    15Restoring Christian Relationships“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.

    16But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.

  • 1 Tim 5:1
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    1Instructions about Specific Groups Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,

  • 1 Tim 5:20-22
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    20Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.

    21Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

    22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
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    1Leading and Living in God’s Flock So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

    2Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

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

  • 2 Cor 13:1
    73%

    1Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.

  • Deut 17:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6At the testimony of two or three witnesses they must be executed. They cannot be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

    7The witnesses must be first to begin the execution, and then all the people are to join in afterward. In this way you will purge evil from among you.

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

    17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

    18For the scripture says,“Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and,“The worker deserves his pay.”

  • Prov 14:5
    70%

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

  • Exod 23:1-2
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    1Justice“You must not give a false report. Do not make common cause with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

    2“You must not follow a crowd in doing evil things; in a lawsuit you must not offer testimony that agrees with a crowd so as to pervert justice,

  • Jas 5:9
    69%

    9Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates!

  • 1 John 5:9
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    9If we accept the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that he has testified concerning his Son.

  • Prov 19:5
    69%

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

  • Exod 20:16
    68%

    16“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • 1 Cor 14:29
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    29Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

  • Deut 5:20
    68%

    20You must not offer false testimony against another.

  • 1 Tim 3:6-7
    2 verses
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    6He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

    7And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

  • Prov 30:10
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    10Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.

  • Prov 18:5
    67%

    5It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

  • Jas 3:1
    67%

    1The Power of the Tongue Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
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    15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • Prov 6:19
    67%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

  • 1 Tim 5:9
    67%

    9No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,

  • Jas 5:12
    67%

    12And above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath. But let your“Yes” be yes and your“No” be no, so that you may not fall into judgment.

  • Num 35:30
    67%

    30“Whoever kills any person, the murderer must be put to death by the testimony of witnesses, but one witness cannot testify against any person to cause him to be put to death.

  • 1 Cor 6:1
    66%

    1Lawsuits When any of you has a legal dispute with another, does he dare go to court before the unrighteous rather than before the saints?

  • 2 Pet 2:11
    66%

    11yet even angels, who are much more powerful, do not bring a slanderous judgment against them before the Lord.

  • 1 Thess 5:20
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    20Do not treat prophecies with contempt.

  • Titus 1:13
    66%

    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

  • Titus 2:8
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    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

  • Prov 30:6
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    6Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

  • Heb 10:28
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    28Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Jas 4:11
    66%

    11Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.

  • Jude 1:17
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    17Exhortation to the Faithful But you, dear friends– recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Deut 25:1
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    1If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.

  • Titus 2:3
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    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

  • 1 Cor 6:5
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    5I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough to settle disputes between fellow Christians?

  • Heb 11:2
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    2For by it the people of old received God’s commendation.