1 Timothy 5:19

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

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.

John 18:29

So Pilate came outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?”

John 8:17

It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

Acts 11:30

They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 25:16

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 Corinthians 13:1

This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.

Deuteronomy 17:6

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.

Deuteronomy 19:15

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.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Titus 1:6

An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

Hebrews 10:28

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