1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
1 Timothy 5:20 in other translations
| BSB | But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. |
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| WEB | Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. |
| ASV | Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. |
| YLT | Those sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have fear; |
| DARBY | Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear. |
| BBE | Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear. |
| Webster | Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. |
What does 1 Timothy 5:20 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Rebuke before all. Before all the church or congregation. The word rebuke properly denotes to reprove or reprehend. It means here that there should be a public statement of the nature of the offence, and such a censure as the case demanded. It extends only to spiritual censures. There is no power given of inflicting any punishment by fine or imprisonment. The power of the church, in such cases, is only to express its strong and decided disapprobation of the wrong done, and if the case demands it, of disowning the offending member or minister. This direction to "rebuke an offender before all," may be easily reconciled with the direction in 1Timm 5:1, "Rebuke not an elder." The latter refers to the private and pastoral intercourse with an elder, and to the method in which he should be treated in such intercourse--to wit, with the feelings due to a father; the direction here refers to the manner in which an offender should be treated, who has been proved to be guilty, and where the case has become public. Then there is to be a public expression of disapprobation.
That others also may fear. That they be kept from committing the same offence. Comp. 1Pet 2:14. The end of punishment is not the gratification of the private feelings of him who administers it, but the prevention of crime.
(a) "rebuke" Lev 19:17 (b) "others also" De 13:11
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. The apostle charges Timothy solemnly to guard against partiality. We have great need to watch at all times, that we do not partake of other men's sins. Keep thyself pure, not only from doing the like thyself, but from…
1 Timothy 5:20 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 1 Timothy 5:20
- 2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
- 1 Timothy 1:20
Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
- Deuteronomy 13:11
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
- Titus 1:13
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
- Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
- Galatians 2:11-14
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
- Acts 5:5
And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
- Deuteronomy 19:20
And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.
- Deuteronomy 17:13
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
- Deuteronomy 21:21
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
- Acts 19:17
And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
- Leviticus 19:17
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
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Context
- 1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
- 1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
- 1 Timothy 5:21
I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
1 Timothy 5:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | A los que pecaren, repréndelos delante de todos, para que los otros también teman. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Ceux qui pèchent, convaincs-les devant tous, afin que les autres aussi aient de la crainte. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die da sündigen, überführe vor allen, auf daß auch die übrigen Furcht haben. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Peccantes coram omnibus argue: ut et ceteri timorem habeant. |