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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

1 Timothy 5:19

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Paul gives Timothy instructions on how to care for different groups in the church, including elders who lead and teach.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

King James Version (KJV)

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at [the mouth of] two or three witnesses.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Contra el anciano no recibas acusación sino con dos ó tres testigos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No hagas caso a ninguna acusación contra un anciano si no está respaldada por dos o tres testigos.

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