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Honor the Elders

17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, a“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, b“The laborer is worthy of his wages.”  
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except afrom two or three witnesses.  
20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the1 elect angels that you observe these things without aprejudice, doing nothing with partiality.  
22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor ashare in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.  
23 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent1 infirmities.  
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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1 Timothy 5:19

Against an elder - Be very cautious of receiving evil reports against those whose business it is to preach to others, and correct their vices. Do not consider an elder as guilty of any alleged crime, unless it be proved by two or three witnesses. This the law of Moses required in respect to all. Among the Romans, a plebeian might be condemned on the deposition of one credible witness; but it required two to convict a senator. The reason of this difference is evident: those whose business it is to correct others will usually have many enemies; great caution, therefore, should be used in admitting accusations against such persons.


 
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