16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those (A)who are truly widows.

17 Let the elders (B)who rule well be considered worthy of (C)double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, (D)“You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, (E)“The laborer deserves his wages.”

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