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1 Timothy 5:19The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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κατὰ πρεσβυτέρου κατηγορίαν μὴ παραδέχου, ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ ἐπὶ δύο ἢ τριῶν μαρτύρων·
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1 Timothy 5:19The Bible in Living English
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19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless on the word of two or three witnesses.
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1 Timothy 5:19American Standard Version
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19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
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1 Timothy 5:19The Emphasized Bible
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19 Against an elder entertain not an accusation except at [the mouth of] two or three witnesses;
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1 Timothy 5:19King James Version
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19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
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1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 5New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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an accusation: An elder in the congregation might be accused of a serious violation of Scriptural standards; if substantiated, such an accusation would mean that he is not “irreprehensible.” (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:5) In that case, he would no longer qualify to serve as an elder. Accusations involving serious sins might even lead to his being expelled from the congregation.—1Co 5:13; 6:9, 10.
an older man: Or “an elder.” The Greek word used here, pre·sbyʹte·ros, can be understood to refer to a man of advanced physical age or to one having authority and responsibility in the Christian congregation.—See study notes on Ac 20:17; 1Ti 5:1.
on the evidence of two or three witnesses: Under inspiration, Paul applies this standard from the Mosaic Law to a specific instance—an elder is accused of a serious violation of God’s law. (De 17:6; 19:15) This standard served to protect a faithful elder from accusations made by an individual who might attempt to slander him. Such slander could rob an innocent elder of his good reputation and jeopardize his assignment to care for the congregation. However, if the accusation is substantiated by “two or three witnesses,” the body of elders would take disciplinary action.
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