King James Version
1 Timothy 5:20 in the King James Version says “Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.” — study this verse from 1 Timothy chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.”
1 Timothy 5:20 · KJV
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. before: or, under
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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. preferring: or, prejudice
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
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“Them that sin”
G264properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“may”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
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