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1 Timothy 5

1 Tim. 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
Deut. 19:15•  (Deut. 19:15)

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Elders,
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Witness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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John 18:29• 29Pilate then went out unto them, and saith, What accusation do ye bring against this man? (John 18:29)
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Acts 24:2‑13• 2And when he was called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great peace, and by thy providence reforms are made for this nation,
 3we accept [it] every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
 4But that I be not further tedious to thee, I entreat thee to hear us briefly in thy clemency.
 5For we found this man a pest, and moving insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
 6who also attempted to profane the temple; whom we also seized [and would have judged according to our law.
 7But Lysias the commander came and with great violence took [him] away from our hands,
 8commanding his accusers to come unto thee]; from whom thou wilt be able, by examining, thyself to take knowledge of all these things of which we accuse him.
 9And the Jews joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.
 10And when the governor beckoned him to speak, Paul answered, Knowing that since many years thou art judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence,
 11as thou canst ascertain that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem;
 12and neither in the temple did they find me discoursing with anyone, or making a tumult of a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor throughout the city.
 13Neither can they prove to thee the things of which they now accuse me. (Acts 24:2‑13)
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Acts 25:16• 16Unto whom I answered, that it is no custom for Romans to give up any man before that the accused have the accusers face to face, and have had an opportunity of defence concerning the complaint. (Acts 25:16)
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Titus 1:6• 6If anyone is blameless, husband of one wife, having children faithful, not under charge of profligacy, or unruly. (Titus 1:6)
before.
or, under.
two.
Deut. 17:6•  (Deut. 17:6)
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Deut. 19:15,18‑19•  (Deut. 19:15,18‑19)
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Matt. 18:16• 16{i}But if he do not hear [thee], take with thee one or two besides, that every matter may stand upon the word of two witnesses or of three.{/i} (Matt. 18:16)
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John 8:17• 17And in your law too it is written that the witness of two men is true: (John 8:17)
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2 Cor. 13:1• 1This third [time] I am coming unto you. At [the] mouth of two witnesses and three shall every word be established. (2 Cor. 13:1)
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Heb. 10:28• 28Anyone if he set at nought Moses' law dieth apart from mercy on two or three witnesses: (Heb. 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.