1 Timothy 5:20 “But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, s…”

1 Timothy 5:20

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Them that sinne, rebuke openly, that the rest also may feare.

Darby Translation

Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear.

Young's Literal Translation

Those sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have fear;

Bible in Basic English

Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.

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Cross references

“rebuke”

2 Timothy 4:2 Titus 1:13 Galatians 2:11–14 Leviticus 19:17

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Titus 1:13 · BSB

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

Galatians 2:11–14 · BSB

When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Leviticus 19:17 · BSB

You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

“that others”

1 Timothy 1:20 Deuteronomy 13:11 Acts 5:11 Deuteronomy 19:20 Acts 5:5 Deuteronomy 17:13

1 Timothy 1:20 · BSB

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

Deuteronomy 13:11 · BSB

Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.

Acts 5:11 · BSB

And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Deuteronomy 19:20 · BSB

Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you.

Acts 5:5 · BSB

On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

Deuteronomy 17:13 · BSB

Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

21I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

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