What does Paul mean about 2 or 3 witnesses?
Q: Paul in NT talks about 2 or 3 witnesses? Explain this A: Paul’s reference to “two or three witnesses” appears in several New Testament passages, especially 1 Timothy 5:19, 2 Corinthians 13:1, and 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 as a related passage about church discipline. The key question is how the biblical requirement for witnesses relates to church discipline, accusations against church leaders, and the protection of the church from false charges. The central principle is that serious accusations must be established by credible evidence, not merely by someone’s allegation. The requirement protects both the accused from unjust condemnation and the church from unaddressed wrongdoing. The expression comes from the Old Testament law, particularly Deuteronomy 19:15, and Paul applies it to New Testament church life. 1. The main passage: 1 Timothy 5:19–21 This is the most direct passage if you are asking about accusations against pastors, elders, or church leaders. 1 Timothy 5:17–21 17 Let t...