Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
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Gill's Exposition
Them that sin rebuke before all,.... This the apostle adds to the above rule, to show that he was far from screening wicked ministers, or elders, guilty of flagitious crimes, and gross enormities: for…
Barnes' Notes
Against an elder - The word “elder” here seems to be used in the sense in which it is in the previous verse as relating to “office,” and not in the sense of an aged man, as in 1Ti 5:1. The connection…
Adam Clarke
Against an elder - Be very cautious of receiving evil reports against those whose business it is to preach to others, and correct their vices. Do not consider an elder as guilty of any alleged crime,…
Here are directions,
I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained (Ti1 5:17): Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour (that…
Cambridge Bible
Against an elder A continuation of Timothy's official duties towards the presbyters, as is indicated by the context. The Mosaic precept here referred to is given in its most general terms, Deu 19:15,…
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