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1 Ti. 5:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Against
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
an elder
presbuteros (Greek #4245)
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
KJV usage: elder(-est), old.
Pronounce: pres-boo'-ter-os
Origin: comparative of πρέσβυς (elderly)
receive
paradechomai (Greek #3858)
to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication) delight in
KJV usage: receive.
Pronounce: par-ad-ekh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 3844 and 1209
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
an accusation
kategoria (Greek #2724)
a complaint ("category"), i.e. criminal charge
KJV usage: accusation (X -ed).
Pronounce: kat-ay-gor-ee'-ah
Origin: from 2725
, but
ektos (Greek #1622)
the exterior; figuratively (as a preposition) aside from, besides
KJV usage: but, except(-ed), other than, out of, outside, unless, without.
Pronounce: ek-tos'
Origin: from 1537
βbefore
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
two
duo (Greek #1417)
"two"
KJV usage: both, twain, two.
Pronounce: doo'-o
Origin: a primary numeral
d or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
three
treis (Greek #5140)
"three"
KJV usage: three.
Pronounce: trice
Origin: τρία (tree'-ah) a primary (plural) number
witnesses
martus (Greek #3144)
a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
KJV usage: martyr, record, witness.
Pronounce: mar'-toos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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β
or, under.
d
Dt. 19:15• 15No valdrá un testigo contra ninguno en cualquier delito, ó en cualquier pecado, en cualquier pecado que se cometiere. En el dicho de dos testigos, ó en el dicho de tres testigos consistirá el negocio. (Dt. 19:15)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Jn. 18:29• 29Entonces salió Pilato á ellos fuera, y dijo: ¿Qué acusación traéis contra este hombre? (Jn. 18:29)
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Hch. 24:2‑13• 2Y citado que fué, Tértulo comenzó á acusar, diciendo: Como por causa tuya vivamos en grande paz, y muchas cosas sean bien gobernadas en el pueblo por tu prudencia,
 3Siempre y en todo lugar lo recibimos con todo hacimiento de gracias, oh excelentísimo Félix.
 4Empero por no molestarte más largamente, ruégote que nos oigas brevemente conforme á tu equidad.
 5Porque hemos hallado que este hombre es pestilencial, y levantador de sediciones entre todos los Judíos por todo el mundo, y príncipe de la secta de los Nazarenos:
 6El cual también tentó á violar el templo; y prendiéndole, le quisimos juzgar conforme á nuestra ley:
 7Mas interviniendo el tribuno Lisias, con grande violencia le quitó de nuestras manos,
 8Mandando á sus acusadores que viniesen á ti; del cual tú mismo juzgando, podrás entender todas estas cosas de que le acusamos.
 9Y contendían también los Judíos, diciendo ser así estas cosas.
 10Entonces Pablo, haciéndole el gobernador señal que hablase, respondió: Porque sé que muchos años ha eres gobernador de esta nación, con buen ánimo satisfaré por mí.
 11Porque tú puedes entender que no hace más de doce días que subí á adorar á Jerusalem;
 12Y ni me hallaron en el templo disputando con ninguno, ni haciendo concurso de multitud, ni en sinagogas, ni en la ciudad;
 13Ni te pueden probar las cosas de que ahora me acusan. (Hch. 24:2‑13)
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Hch. 25:16• 16A los cuales respondí: no ser costumbre de los Romanos dar alguno á la muerte antes que el que es acusado tenga presentes sus acusadores, y haya lugar de defenderse de la acusación. (Hch. 25:16)
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Tit. 1:6• 6El que fuere sin crimen, marido de una mujer, que tenga hijos fieles que no estén acusados de disolución, ó contumaces. (Tit. 1:6)
before.
or, under.
two.
Dt. 17:6• 6Por dicho de dos testigos, ó de tres testigos, morirá el que hubiere de morir; no morirá por el dicho de un solo testigo. (Dt. 17:6)
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Dt. 19:15,18‑19• 15No valdrá un testigo contra ninguno en cualquier delito, ó en cualquier pecado, en cualquier pecado que se cometiere. En el dicho de dos testigos, ó en el dicho de tres testigos consistirá el negocio.
 18Y los jueces inquirirán bien, y si pareciere ser aquél testigo falso, que testificó falsamente contra su hermano,
 19Haréis á él como él pensó hacer á su hermano: y quitarás el mal de en medio de ti. (Dt. 19:15,18‑19)
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Mt. 18:16• 16Mas si no te oyere, toma aún contigo uno ó dos, para que en boca de dos ó de tres testigos conste toda palabra. (Mt. 18:16)
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Jn. 8:17• 17Y en vuestra ley está escrito que el testimonio de dos hombres es verdadero. (Jn. 8:17)
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2 Co. 13:1• 1Esta tercera vez voy á vosotros. En la boca de dos ó de tres testigos consistirá todo negocio. (2 Co. 13:1)
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He. 10:28• 28El que menospreciare la ley de Moisés, por el testimonio de dos ó de tres testigos muere sin ninguna misericordia: (He. 10:28)
• Those whom an elder had to rebuke for a fault, might, and, if unbroken, would resent it; and the ill feeling would, if unjudged, betray itself in evil speaking. (“On 1 Timothy 5:19-25” by W. Kelly)
• The principle of the law for extreme cases righteously applies to what is analogous not only in things but as to persons also. None so open to the assaults of the disaffected; and therefore divine wisdom checks the tendency to entertain such charges unless gravely supported: else oversight would become a dreaded work to exercise, instead of a good work to which a grave brother might aspire. (“On 1 Timothy 5:19-25” by W. Kelly)
• A Christian like an Israelite might be charged by a single witness, though confirmation was needed to convict him with a serious result. An elder could not even have a charge preferred against him rightly, save on the testimony of two or more. (“On 1 Timothy 5:19-25” by W. Kelly)
• Having at times to deal with faults in others might lead to resentment and ill-feeling that might manifest itself in malicious accusation. (“Warnings Against Worldliness and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 5” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.

W. Kelly Translation

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Against an elder receive not an accusation except at [the mouth ofa] two or three witnesses.

WK Translation Notes

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The point pressed is not "before" or "in presence of" witnesses, but at the consenting testimony of two or three. In {vi 30162}{/vi}, it is the dative (not genitive as here), and hence with a slight increase of force. The sense is that the despising transgressor died without mercy, but on the testimony of two or three.