1 Timothy 5:19 nasb — Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

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"Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses."

— 1 Timothy 5:19, NASB

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1 Timothy 5 — Context

16

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.

17

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

18

For the Scripture says, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE IS THRESHING," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

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Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

20

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

21

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.

22

Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

1 Timothy 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 5:19 say?
1 Timothy 5:19 in the NASB reads: “Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:19 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 5:19.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:19 in?
1 Timothy 5:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 5:19?
1 Timothy 5:19 reads (NASB): “Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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