19Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.


In Context

16 If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don't let the assembly be burdened; that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

18 For the Scripture says, |You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.| And, |The laborer is worthy of his wages.|

19 Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

20 Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

21 I command you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

1 Timothy 5:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.