1 Timothy 5:20

1 Timothy 5:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
• New International Version (NIV)But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

Context of 1 Timothy 5:20

18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain [to keep it from eating],” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages [he deserves fair compensation].” 19Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses. As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned. 21I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism. 22Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

1 Timothy 5:20 word by word

τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας ἐνώπιον πάντων ἔλεγχε, ἵνα καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ φόβον ἔχωσιν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Them that sinἁμαρτάνωhamartanō · to sinG264
• rebukeἐλέγχωelegchō · to rebukeG1651
• beforeἐνώπιονenōpion · beforeG1799
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• othersλοιπόςloipoi · remainingG3062
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• mayἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:20

• Leviticus 19:17‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you may most certainly rebuke your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him.
• Galatians 2:11Now when Cephas (Peter) came to Antioch, I opposed him face to face [about his conduct there], because he stood condemned [by his own actions].
• 2 Timothy 4:2preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.
• 1 Timothy 1:20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be disciplined and taught not to blaspheme.
• Deuteronomy 13:11Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
• Deuteronomy 17:13Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act presumptuously again.
• Deuteronomy 19:20Those who remain will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you.
• Deuteronomy 21:21Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death; so you shall remove the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear of it and be afraid.
• Acts 5:5And hearing these words, Ananias fell down suddenly and died; and great fear and awe gripped those who heard of it.
• Acts 19:17This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified and exalted.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Them that sin rebuke before all - That is, before the members of the Church; which was the custom of the Jews in their synagogues. But, if the words refer to the elders alone, then the transgressing elder is to be reproved before his fellows, and be tried by them. That others also may fear - This is the grand object of Church censures, to reclaim the transgressors, and to give warning to others.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Them that sin - That have been proved to have committed sin - referring probably to the elders mentioned in the previous verse, but giving the direction so general a form that it might be applicable to others. Rebuke before all - Before all the church or congregation. The word “rebuke” properly denotes to reprove or reprehend. It means here that there should be a public statement of the nature of the offence, and such a censure as the case demanded. It…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-25Verses 17-25 Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. The apostle charges Timothy solemnly to guard against partiality. We have great need to watch at all times, that we do not partake of other men's sins. Keep thyself pure, not only from doing the like thyself, but from countenancing it, or any way helping…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20Those who persist in sin: This refers to someone accused, whether the accusation is true or false (Deuteronomy 19:16–19). the others: This could mean the other elders or the rest of the church (compare Deuteronomy 19:20; Acts 5:1–11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. Them that sin--whether presbyters or laymen. rebuke before all--publicly before the Church (Mt 18:15-17; 1Co 5:9-13; Ep 5:11). Not until this "rebuke" was disregarded was the offender to be excommunicated. others ... fear--that other members of the Church may have a wholesome fear of offending (De 13:11; Ac 5:11).Read the comment

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• Church
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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings