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.
18 For the Scripture says, “(A)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “(B)The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
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