1 Timothy 5:19

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if he does not listen, take one or two others with yoʋ, so that every matter may be established by the mouth of two or three witnesses.

John 18:29

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

John 8:17

In your own law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.

Acts 11:30

This they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand anyone over for destruction before the accused faces his accusers and has an opportunity to make his defense concerning the charges.

2 Corinthians 13:1

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

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift that is in yoʋ, which was given to yoʋ through prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on yoʋ.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Titus 1:6

An elder must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not rebellious and cannot be accused of debauchery.

Hebrews 10:28

Anyone who has rejected the law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.