1 Timothy 5:19

New Century Version

Do not listen to someone who accuses an elder, without two or three witnesses.

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if he refuses to listen, go to him again and take one or two other people with you. ‘Every case may be proved by two or three witnesses.’

Deuteronomy 19:15

One witness is not enough to accuse a person of a crime or sin. A case must be proved by two or three witnesses.

2 Corinthians 13:1

I will come to you for the third time. “Every case must be proved by two or three witnesses.”

Titus 1:6

An elder must not be guilty of doing wrong, must have only one wife, and must have believing children. They must not be known as children who are wild and do not cooperate.

Deuteronomy 17:6

There must be two or three witnesses that it is true before the person is put to death; if there is only one witness, the person should not be put to death.

Hebrews 10:28

Anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was found guilty from the proof given by two or three witnesses. He was put to death without mercy.

Acts 25:16

But I answered, ‘When a man is accused of a crime, Romans do not hand him over until he has been allowed to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.’

John 8:17

Your own law says that when two witnesses say the same thing, you must accept what they say.

Acts 11:30

They gathered the money and gave it to Barnabas and Saul, who brought it to the elders in Judea.

John 18:29

So Pilate went outside to them and asked, “What charges do you bring against this man?”

1 Timothy 4:14

Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who lead the church well should receive double honor, especially those who work hard by speaking and teaching,