1 Timothy 5:19

New International Reader's Version

Don’t believe a charge against an elder unless two or three witnesses bring it.

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But what if they won’t listen to you? Then take one or two others with you. Scripture says, ‘Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.’ (Deuteronomy 19:15)

John 18:29

Pilate came out to them. He asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?”

John 8:17

Your own Law says that the witness of two people proves the truth about something.

Acts 11:30

They sent their gift to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 25:16

“I told them that this is not the way Romans do things. We don’t judge people before they have faced those bringing charges against them. They must have a chance to argue against the charges for themselves.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This will be my third visit to you. Scripture says, “Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.” (Deuteronomy 19:15)

Deuteronomy 17:6

Two or three witnesses are required to put someone to death. No one can be put to death because of what only one witness says. Two or three witnesses are required.

Deuteronomy 19:15

Suppose someone is charged with committing a crime of any kind. Then one witness won’t be enough to prove that person is guilty. Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t fail to use the gift the Holy Spirit gave you. He gave it to you through a prophecy from God. It was given when the elders placed their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who do the church’s work well are worth twice as much honor. That is true in a special way of elders who preach and teach.

Titus 1:6

An elder must be without blame. He must be faithful to his wife. His children must be believers. They must not give anyone a reason to say that they are wild and don’t obey.

Hebrews 10:28

Suppose someone did not obey the law of Moses. And suppose two or three witnesses made charges against them. That person would die without mercy.