1 Timothy 5:19 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Against an elder receive not an accusation, but beforec two or three witnesses. ”

1 Timothy 5:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Against an elder - The word “elder” here seems to be used in the sense in which it is in the previous verse as relating to “office,” and not in the sense of an aged man, as in 1 Timothy 5:1 . Th...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(15) Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. (15) The second rule: allow no accusation to be considered against an elder, unless there are two or three witness...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Elders. In 1 Timothy 3:1 * Paul discusses qualifications for eldership, here he gives Timothy rules for its supervision. ( a) On the principle of Scripture ( Deuteronomy 25:4 , cf. 1 Cori...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Against. App-104. receive . Greek. paradechomai. See Acts 16:21 . accusation . Greek. kategoria . Here; Luke 6:7 ; John 18:29 ; Titus 1:6 , but . See 1 Corinthians 14:5 (except). b...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

19 Against an elder receive not an accusation After having commanded that salaries should be paid to pastors, he likewise instructs Timothy not to allow them to be assailed by calumnies, or...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Against an elder - Be very cautious of receiving evil reports against those whose business it is to preach to others, an...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Against an elder - a presbyter of the church. But before two or three witnesses. A judicial conviction was n...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Regarding Widows and Accusations against Elders 1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. An elder ] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named.
1 Timothy 5:19 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. — By the “elder” here we must understand a presbyter — the ordained minister of the Church. St. Paul has been directin...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Impartial and Kindly Supervision 1 Timothy 5:17-25 A man of years was always to be honored, and if he were called to rule in the church, he was to be treated with double honor; but none should...
1 Timothy 5:19 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Timothy's demeanor toward men and women was now described, and demands careful study and attention. As for men, seniors are to be treated with respect, while the younger men are to be treated as bret...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(17) В¶ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (18) For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth...
1 Timothy 5:19 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Against an elder receive not an accusation ,.... A charge of any crime: but before two or three witnesses ; good sufficient ones, who are capable of well attesting the fact: a charge against a pas...
1 Timothy 5:19 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Ver. 19. Receive not an accusation ] If to be accused were sufficient to make a man guilty, no good minister should...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Against an elder Or presbyter; do not even receive an accusation Unless it is offered to be proved by two or three credible witnesses By the Mosaic law a private person might be cited (thou...
1 Timothy 5:19 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In this section we are faced with more detailed, practical responsibilities in reference to the various relationships in which one may be found. This is wholesome, sobering instruction. First, a youn...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. A. D. 64. 17 Let the elders that...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Against an elder; whether an elder in years or in office, though the latter being the persons formerly spoken of, seen here principally intended. Recieve not an accusation, but before two or three...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 5:17 . Counted worthy of double honour. —If the honour is remuneration, this double honour, denoting competent reward as well as respect, is like Costard...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:1 . Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father. Job's three princely friends not only mistook his case, but were severe in their reprehensions; and were themselves reprehended of...
1 Timothy 5:19 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 5:1 Exhort for intreat , A.V.; and omitted. Rebuke not (μὴ ἐπιπλήξης); only here in the New Testament for the more usual ἐπιτιμάω ( 2 Timothy 4:2 , and fr...
1 Timothy 5:19 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Rules of Conduct with Regard to the Elders of the Congregation.
1 Timothy 5:19 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 13:1 ; Acts 24:2-13 ; Acts 25:16 ; Deuteronomy 17:6 ; Deuteronomy 19:15 ; Deuteronomy 19:18 ; Deuteronomy 19:19 ; Hebrews 10:28 ; John 18:29 ; John 8:17 ; Matthew 18:16 ; Ti...
1 Timothy 5:19 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Against an elder — Or presbyter. Do not even receive an accusation, unless by two or three witnesses — By the Mosaic law, a private person might be cited (though not condemned) on the testimony of...

1 Timothy 5:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 5:19 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:19 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:19 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:19 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 5:19 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 5:19 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 5:19 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes