Against an elder receive not an accusation, unless before two or three witnesses.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Against a priest. The word presbyter is commonly here expounded of bishops and priests; though St. Chrysostom understands it of men advanced in age.
Receive not an accusation; i.e. do not sit as judge, nor hearken to such information. (Witham)
