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 must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!” 19Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others. 21I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone. 22Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

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“Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.
• Galatians 2:11But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
• 1 Timothy 1:20Hymenaeus and Alexander are two examples. I threw them out and handed them over to Satan so they might learn not to blaspheme God.
• Deuteronomy 13:11Then all Israel will hear about it and be afraid, and no one will act so wickedly again.
• Deuteronomy 17:13Then everyone else will hear about it and be afraid to act so arrogantly.
• Deuteronomy 19:20Then the rest of the people will hear about it and be afraid to do such an evil thing.
• Deuteronomy 21:21Then all the men of his town must stone him to death. In this way, you will purge this evil from among you, and all Israel will hear about it and be afraid.
• Acts 5:5As soon as Ananias heard these words, he fell to the floor and died. Everyone who heard about it was terrified.
• Acts 19:17The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honored.

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

Topics related to 1 Timothy 5:20

• 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