1 Timothy 5:19

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if he won’t listen, take one or two others with you, so that by the testimony   of two or three witnesses every fact may be established.   ,

Deuteronomy 19:15

‘One witness cannot establish any iniquity or sin against a person, whatever that person has done.  A fact must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

2 Corinthians 13:1

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

Titus 1:6

An elder  must be blameless,  the husband of one wife, with faithful  children who are not accused of wildness or rebellion.

Deuteronomy 17:6

The one condemned to die is to be executed on the testimony of two or three witnesses.  No one is to be executed on the testimony of a single witness.

Hebrews 10:28

Anyone who disregarded the law of Moses died without mercy, based on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not the Roman custom to give someone up  before the accused faces the accusers and has an opportunity for a defence against the charges.

John 8:17

Even in your law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true.

Acts 11:30

They did this, sending it to the elders  by means of Barnabas and Saul.

John 18:29

So Pilate  came out to them and said, ‘What charge  do you bring against this man? ’

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy,  with the laying on of hands  by the council of elders.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honour,  especially those who work hard  at preaching and teaching.