1 Timothy 5:20

20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.

1 Timothy 5:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
ESV
20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.
NLT
20 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
MSG
20 If anyone falls into sin, call that person on the carpet. Those who are inclined that way will know right off they can't get by with it.
CSB
20 Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid.

1 Timothy 5:20 In-Context

18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.
21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.
22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:13; Titus 2:15
  • 2. Deuteronomy 13:11
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