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1 Timothy 5:19

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Do not receive a charge against an Officer of the Church, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses;

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But, if he does not listen to you, take with you one or two others, so that 'on the evidence of two or three witnesses, every word may be put beyond dispute.'

Therefore Pilate came outside to speak to them. "What charge do you bring against this man?" he asked.

Why, in your own Law it is said that the testimony of two persons is trustworthy.

And this they did, sending it to the Officers of the Church by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

My answer to them was, that it was not the practice of Romans to give up any man to his accusers till the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against him.

For the third time I am coming to see you. 'By the word of two or three witnesses each statement shall be established.'

Do not neglect the divine gift within you, which was given you, amid many a prediction, when the hands of the Officers of the Church were laid on your head.

Those Officers of the Church who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching.

They are to be men of irreproachable character, who are faithful husbands, whose children are Christians and have never been charged with dissolute conduct or have been unruly.

When a man disregarded the Law of Moses, he was, on the evidence of two or three witnesses, put to death without pity.




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