I Timothy 5:20
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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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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).
Open source ↗Here the apostle, I. Directs Timothy how to reprove (Ti1 5:1, Ti1 5:2). II. Adverts to widows, both elder and younger (Ti1 5:3-16). III. To elders (Ti1 5:17-19). IV. Treats of public reproof (Ti1 5:20). V. Gives a solemn charge concerning ordination (Ti1 5:21, Ti1 5:22). VI. Refers to his health (Ti1 5:23), and states men's sins to be very different in their effects (Ti1 5:24, Ti1 5:25).
Open source ↗5:20 Those who sin: This term refers either to one who is (rightly) accused or to one making a (false) accusation (Deut 19:16-19). • The others are either the other elders or the rest of the church (cp. Deut 19:20; Acts 5:1-11).
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And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you.
Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.
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.