1 Timothy 5:19

1 Timothy 5:19

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:

John Wesley's Notes

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Against an elder - Or presbyter. Do not even receive an accusation, unless by two or three witnesses - By the Mosaic law, a private person might be cited (though not condemned) on the testimony of one witness; but St. Paul forbids an elder to be even cited on such evidence, his reputation being of more importance than that of others.

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