Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
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Bible References
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John 18:29
So, Pilate went outside to them and asked, "What charge do you bring against this man?"
Acts 24:2
When Paul was called [to appear before the court] Tertullus began the prosecution by saying, "Your Excellency Felix: Since through you we are able to enjoy peace [in this province] and under your jurisdiction the problems in our society are being [properly] dealt with,
Acts 25:16
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to turn over any person [for sentencing] before he is faced by his accusers and has had the opportunity to defend himself against the charges made against him.
Titus 1:6
[An elder must] not be guilty of just blame, [he must be] the husband of one wife, whose children are believers [Note: The word for "believers" may also be translated "faithful ones" or "trustworthy ones"], who have a reputation for not being wild or disobedient.
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Matthew 18:16
But if he does not listen [to your reasoning], take one or two other people with you, so that two or three witnesses can verify every word [that was said].
John 8:17
Even in your law it is written [Deut. 19:15] that the testimony of two people is true.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This will be my third visit to you. [Deut. 19:15 says], "Every matter should be settled by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
Hebrews 10:28
The person who has disregarded the law of Moses is put to death without being shown mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.