1 Timothy 5:19

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Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
World English Bible (WEB)
Against{G2596} an elder{G4245} receive{G3858}{(G5737)} not{G3361} an accusation{G2724}, but{G1508}{G1622} before{G1909} two{G1417} or{G2228} three{G5140} witnesses{G3144}.
Strong's King James
(19) Don't receive an accusation against an elder, if except upon two or three witnesses.
The F.O.G
[19] Don't entertain accusations against an elder unless they're supported by two or three reliable witnesses. Leadership carries both privilege and vulnerability - protect it wisely.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses.
Young's Literal Translation

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