American Standard Version
1 Timothy 5:20
20Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
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 saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire. 19Against 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. 21I 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. 22Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
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τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας ἐνώπιον πάντων ἔλεγχε, ἵνα καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ φόβον ἔχωσιν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:20
- Leviticus 19:17Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
- Galatians 2:11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.
- 2 Timothy 4:2preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
- 1 Timothy 1:20of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
- Deuteronomy 13:11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
- Deuteronomy 17:13And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
- Deuteronomy 19:20And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee.
- Deuteronomy 21:21And all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
- Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it.
- Acts 19:17And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
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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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
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