1 Timothy 5:20

Translations

Modern

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Traditional

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Literal

But those sinning, rebuke before all, so that the rest may have fear also.

Latin

Peccantes coram omnibus argue: ut et ceteri timorem habeant.

Original

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English

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Notes

1 Timothy 5:20

Those 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).

1 Timothy 5:19–21

The false teachers may have caused false accusations against Christian leaders. This passage follows the outline of Deuteronomy 19:15–21.
two or three witnesses: See Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; Matthew 18:16; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Hebrews 10:28.

1 Timothy 5:17–25

Elders: In Judaism, community leaders were usually older men who led the wider community. The letters to Timothy acknowledge an office of elders (Greek presbuteroi) called "overseers" (see also 3:1–7). Titus lists both offices (Titus 1:5–9). But the term also refers to older men in the community (as in 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 5:1).

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

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Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
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Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
1 Timothy 1:20
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Acts 5:11
And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
Galatians 2:11–14
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
Deuteronomy 19:20
Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you.
Acts 5:5
On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
Deuteronomy 21:21
Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
Deuteronomy 17:13
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.
Acts 19:17
This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
Leviticus 19:17
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

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