1 Timothy 5:17-19

New American Standard Bible

Concerning Elders

¹⁷^(A)The elders who ^(B)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who ^(C)work hard ^[a]at preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For the Scripture says, “^(D)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “^(E)The laborer is worthy of his wages.” ¹⁹Do not accept an accusation against an ^(F)elder except on the basis of ^(G)two or three witnesses.

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1 Timothy 5:17 Lit in word

1 Timothy 5:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷The elders^(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,^(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”^[a]^(C) and “The worker deserves his wages.”^[b]^(D) ¹⁹Do not entertain an accusation against an elder^(E) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.^(F)