Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Receive
Bible References
Receive
John 18:29
So Pilate came outside to them, and said, "What charge do you make against this man?"
Acts 24:2
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began the prosecution. "Your Excellency Felix," he said, "since through your efforts we enjoy perfect peace, and through your foresight this nation is securing needed reforms,
Acts 25:16
I told them that it was not the Roman custom to give anybody up until the accused met his accusers face to face and had a chance to defend himself against their accusations.
Two
Matthew 18:16
But if he will not listen, take one or two others with you, so that everything may be supported by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
John 8:17
Why, in your own Law it is stated that the testimony of two persons is valid.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This will be my third visit to you. Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
Hebrews 10:28
Anyone who breaks the Law of Moses is put to death without any show of pity, on the evidence of only two or three witnesses.