1 Timothy 5:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
18 For the Scripture saith, (A)Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, (B)The laborer is worthy of his wages.
19 [a]Against an Elder receive none accusation, but under two or three witnesses.
20 [b]Them that sin, rebuke openly, that the rest also may fear.
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- 1 Timothy 5:19 The second rule: Let no accusation be admitted against an Elder, but under two or three witnesses.
- 1 Timothy 5:20 The third rule: Let the Elders so convicted be rebuked openly, that they may be an example to others.
1 Timothy 5:18-20
New International Version
18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](A) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](B) 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder(C) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.(D) 20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove(E) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.(F)
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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