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

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No Leader is Above Reproach

Scholars agree this verse primarily concerns church elders who are proven to be living in sin. While the previous verse protects them from false accusations, this one ensures they are not exempt from discipline. The principle is clear: spiritual authority does not provide immunity from accountability for public, scandalous sin.

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1 Timothy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Timothy 5:20

18th Century

Theologian

Them that sin. Those who have been proven to have committed sin—referring probably to the elders mentioned in the previous verse, but givi…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Timothy 5:20

Them that sin (τους αμαρτανοντας). The elders who continue to sin (present active participle).

In the sight of all …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Timothy 5:20

19th Century

Bishop

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.—The Apostle here, apparently, is still referring exclusively …

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Timothy 5:20

Paul sounds a salutary warning that an “accusation” (GK 2990; cf. Titus 1:6) concerning an individual elder was not to be “entertained” …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On 1 Timothy 5:20

16th Century

Theologian

Those that sin rebuke before all. Whenever any measure is taken for the protection of good men, it is immediately seized by bad men to pre…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Timothy 5:20

17th Century

Pastor

Them that sin rebuke before all
This the apostle adds to the above rule, to show that he was far from screening wick…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Timothy 5:17–25

17th Century

Minister

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…