1 Timothy 5:20

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.”

— WEB

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

— KJV

“Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.”

— ASV

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Titus 1:13 "This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,"
Deuteronomy 13:11 "All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more wickedness like this among you."
2 Timothy 4:2 "preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching."
1 Timothy 1:20 "of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme."
Acts 5:11 "Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things."
Galatians 2:11-14 "But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned."
Deuteronomy 19:20 "Those who remain shall hear, and fear, and will never again commit any such evil among you."
Acts 5:5 "Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things."

Commentary

Them that sin--whether presbyters or laymen. rebuke before all--publicly before the Church (Mat 18:15-17; Co1 5:9-13; Eph 5:11). Not until this "rebuke" was disregarded was the offender to be excommunicated. others . . . fear--that other members of the Church may have a wholesome fear of offending (Deu 13:11; Act 5:11).

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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