1 Timothy 5:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proved true by two or more witnesses.

John 18:29

Pilate came out and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?”

John 8:17

Your Law requires two witnesses to prove that something is true.

Acts 11:30

So they asked Barnabas and Saul to take their gifts to the church leaders in Jerusalem.

Acts 25:16

I told them that it isn't the Roman custom to hand a man over to people who are bringing charges against him. He must first have the chance to meet them face to face and to defend himself against their charges.

2 Corinthians 13:1

I am on my way to visit you for the third time. And as the Scriptures say, “Any charges must be proved true by at least two or three witnesses.”

Deuteronomy 19:15

Before you are convicted of a crime, at least two witnesses must be able to testify that you did it.

1 Timothy 4:14

Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders blessed you by placing their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:17

Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.

Titus 1:6

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

Hebrews 10:28

If two or more witnesses accused someone of breaking the Law of Moses, that person could be put to death.