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1 Timothy 5:19–20

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Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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From verse 19

  1. Matthew 18:16Rank 1 from verse 19
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    16But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

  2. Deuteronomy 19:15Rank 2 from verse 19
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    15¶ One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

  3. 2 Corinthians 13:1Rank 3 from verse 19
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    1THIS is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

  4. Deuteronomy 17:6Rank 4 from verse 19
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    6At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

  5. Titus 1:6Rank 5 from verse 19
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    6If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

From verse 20

  1. 1 Timothy 1:20Rank 1 from verse 20
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    20Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

  2. 2 Timothy 4:2Rank 2 from verse 20
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    2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

  3. Deuteronomy 13:11Rank 3 from verse 20
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    11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.

  4. Titus 1:13Rank 4 from verse 20
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    13This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

  5. Acts 5:11Rank 5 from verse 20
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    11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

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1 Timothy 5:19

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

accusation

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A charge or allegation of wrongdoing; the act or stated matter of accusing someone.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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witnesses

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Sense 1: Persons who testify from knowledge. Sense 2: As a verb, attests, testifies, or gives evidence.

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1 Timothy 5:20

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sin

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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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rebuke

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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

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

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20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

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21I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

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