American Standard Version
"Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. "
— 1 Timothy 5:19, American Standard Version
“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”
“Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.”
“Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.”
“Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.”
“Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.”
“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”
If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.