1 Timothy 5:19

5:19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses. ¹ 

1 Timothy 1:20

1:20 Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan ²  to be taught not to blaspheme.

1 Timothy 3:8

3:8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, ³  not two-faced, ⁴  not given to excessive drinking, ⁵  not greedy for gain,

[5:19]  ¹ sn An allusion to Deut 17:6, 19:15.

[1:20]  ² sn The expression handed over to Satan refers to an act of discipline mentioned by Paul here and in 1 Cor 5:5, with a remedial goal, not a punitive one. The Greek word translated taught in this verse is used of “discipline, training of children” to lead them to correct behavior.

[3:8]  ³ tn Or “respectable, honorable, of serious demeanor.”

[3:8]  ⁴ tn Or “insincere,” “deceitful”; Grk “speaking double.”

[3:8]  ⁵ tn Grk “not devoted to much wine.”