Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Timothy 5:20

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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).

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