1 Timothy 5:19

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1 Timothy 5:19

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

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Bible References

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So Pilate came out to them and asked, "What accusation are you bringing against this man?"

When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying:

I answered them that it was not the Roman custom to sentence a man to be punished until the accused met his accusers face to face and had an opportunity to defend himself against the charge.

An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.

Two

Based on the testimony of two or three witnesses, they must surely die. But they are not to die based on the testimony of one person.

"The testimony of one person alone is not to suffice to convict anyone of any iniquity, sin, or guilt. But the matter will stand on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

But if he doesn't listen, take one or two others with you so that "every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'

In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two people is valid.

This will be the third time I am coming to you. "Every accusation must be verified by two or three witnesses."

Anyone who violates the Law of Moses dies without mercy "on the testimony of two or three witnesses."

General references

Then Shem and Japheth took their father's cloak, laid it across both their shoulders, and walking backwards, they both covered their father's genitals. Their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father's genitals.

"Every murderer of a human being is to be executed only according to testimony given by multiple witnesses. A single witness is not to result in a death sentence.

You must thoroughly investigate and inquire if it is true that this detestable thing exists among you. If it is so,

Based on the testimony of two or three witnesses, they must surely die. But they are not to die based on the testimony of one person.