Bible verse
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 5.
16 If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.
17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
20 But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
21 I 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.
22 Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
24 The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.
KJV
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
ASV
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
ERV
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
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