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this will serve as a strong warning to others. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But those sinning, rebuke before all, so that the rest might have fear as well. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Those who continue in sin, reprove in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if any of the leaders should keep on sinning, they must be corrected in front of the whole group, as a warning to everyone else. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Reprimand those leaders who sin. Do it in front of everyone so that the other leaders will also be afraid. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Rebuke publicly all those who commit sins, so that the rest may be afraid. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/net/1_timothy/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest. <a href="/web/1_timothy/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Reprove those sinning before all, that the others may also have fear; <a href="/blb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But those sinning, rebuke before all, so that the rest might have fear as well. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Those sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have fear; <a href="/slt/1_timothy/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Them having sinned rebuke before all, that the rest also have fear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Them that sin reprove before all: that the rest also may have fear. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Reprove sinners in the sight of everyone, so that the others may have fear. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Reprimand publicly those who do sin, so that the rest also will be afraid. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Those who sin, rebuke in the presence of all men, that others also may fear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Those who sin, rebuke before everyone, so that the rest of the people may fear.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Convict those who sin before all, in order that the rest may also have fear. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may tremble.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Those that transgress reprove in publick, to strike a terror in the rest. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Those who sin reprove before all, that the rest also may have fear. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Those that offend reprove before all, that others also may fear. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=781" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Honoring Elders</a> …19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/264.htm" title="264: hamartanontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.">persist in sin</a> <a href="/greek/1651.htm" title="1651: elenche (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish.">should be rebuked</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in front of</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipoi (Adj-NMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">others</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">will</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobon (N-AMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">stand in fear of sin.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a> What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Titus 1:13</a> This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a> Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-5</a> It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? / Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. ... <a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a> My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a> Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2-3</a> Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5</a> Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. <a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Proverbs 9:8</a> Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25</a> Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a> When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.rebuke.<a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17</a> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a> But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed… <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.that others.<a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a> Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.<a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Deuteronomy 13:11</a> And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.<a href="/deuteronomy/17-13.htm">Deuteronomy 17:13</a> And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/14-27.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Present</a> <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/luke/23-40.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-9.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Others</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Present</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/titus/3-11.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 5</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Rules to be observed in reproving.</a> 3. <a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">Of widows.</a> 17. <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Of elders.</a> 23. <a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">A precept for Timothy's health.</a> 24. <a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">Some men's sins go before unto judgment, and some men's follow after.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is providing guidance to Timothy on how to manage church leadership and discipline. The emphasis here is on persistence, indicating a pattern of behavior rather than a single act. This aligns with the biblical principle of repentance and transformation (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>). The early church faced challenges with false teachings and moral lapses, and this directive aims to maintain the integrity and holiness of the church body (<a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-13</a>).should be rebuked Rebuke is a strong term that implies correction and confrontation. In the biblical context, rebuke is not merely criticism but a call to repentance and restoration (<a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5</a>). The process of rebuke is meant to be redemptive, aiming to bring the sinner back into right standing with God and the community. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God’s discipline as an expression of His love (<a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a>).in front of everyone Public rebuke serves as a deterrent and a means of accountability. In the early church, public discipline was a way to uphold communal standards and prevent the spread of sin (<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a>). This practice is rooted in the Jewish tradition of communal responsibility and the need for transparency in leadership (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15-21</a>). It underscores the seriousness of sin and the importance of maintaining a pure witness to the world.so that the others will stand in fear of sin The purpose of public rebuke is to instill a healthy fear of sin within the community. This fear is not about terror but a reverent acknowledgment of the consequences of sin and the holiness of God (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). It serves as a warning to others, encouraging them to live righteously and avoid similar pitfalls. This principle is echoed in the broader biblical narrative, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and a deterrent against sin (<a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance on church leadership and conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, tasked with leading the church in Ephesus and addressing issues within the congregation. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was stationed, known for its diverse population and challenges in maintaining doctrinal purity. 4. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> Church leaders who are the focus of this passage, particularly those who may be persisting in sin. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The body of believers in Ephesus, who are to witness the public rebuke and learn from it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin_in_leadership.htm">The Seriousness of Sin in Leadership</a> Church leaders are held to a high standard due to their influence and responsibility. Persistent sin among leaders must be addressed to maintain the integrity of the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_public_rebuke.htm">The Purpose of Public Rebuke</a> Public rebuke serves as a deterrent to others, instilling a healthy fear of sin and its consequences. It also reinforces the seriousness with which the church views sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a> Accountability within the church is crucial. It ensures that leaders remain faithful to their calling and that the church remains a place of holiness and truth. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_justice_and_mercy.htm">Balancing Justice and Mercy</a> While public rebuke is necessary, it should be done with the aim of restoration and healing, not merely punishment. The goal is to bring the sinner back into right relationship with God and the community. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_on_the_church_community.htm">The Impact on the Church Community</a> Addressing sin openly can strengthen the church by promoting transparency and trust. It encourages members to live righteously and hold each other accountable.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.--The Apostle here, apparently, is still referring exclusively to that order of presbyters whose more meritorious members he had directed Timothy to honour with a special honour, and towards whose accused members he instructed him how to act. He now passes to the question how to deal with these responsible officers of the Church when they were proved to be notoriously sinning. While, on the one hand, the earnest and devoted men were to be honoured with "a double honour"--while every possible legal precaution was to be taken in the case of those being accused--on the other hand, when proved to be men continuing in sin and error, their punishment must be as marked as in the other case was the reward. The errors and sins of teachers of the faith are far more dangerous than in those who make up the rank and file of congregations, and require a more severe and more public punishment.It is not improbable that St. Paul was especially alluding here to false teaching--to errors of doctrine on the part of some of the Ephesian presbyters. He seems, in his parting address at Miletus to the elders (presbyters) of this very Ephesian Church, to have foreseen such a grievous falling away in the future among their company--"Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them" (<a href="/acts/20-30.htm" title="Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.">Acts 20:30</a>). Compare also the Epistle to this same Church of Ephesus (<a href="/context/revelation/2-4.htm" title="Nevertheless I have somewhat against you, because you have left your first love.">Revelation 2:4-5</a>). As the sin, whatever has been its nature, has been committed by men intrusted with a responsible and public charge, so the rebuke and punishment must also be in public, that the warning may then spread over the whole of the various congregations composing the Church, and thus "others also may fear."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Reprove for rebuke, A.V.; in the sight of for before, A.V.; the rest for others, A.V.; be in fear for fear, A.V. Reprove; ἔλεγχε, not ἐπιπλήξῃς, as in ver. 1 (see <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a>). There, the fault being a private one, the reproof is to be administered in private. But in the case of the sinning presbyter, which is that here intended, Timothy is to reprove the offender "before all," that others also may fear, and may be deterred by their fear from committing a like offence. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. those who Τοὺς (Tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. persist in sin ἁμαρτάνοντας (hamartanontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_264.htm">Strong's 264: </a> Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin. should be rebuked ἔλεγχε (elenche) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1651.htm">Strong's 1651: </a> (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. in front of ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. everyone, πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. others λοιποὶ (loipoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. will ἔχωσιν (echōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. stand in fear [of sin]. φόβον (phobon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 5:20 Those who sin reprove in the sight (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 5:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 5:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 5:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 5:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>