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1 Timothy 5:17-18
American Standard Version
1 Timothy 5:17-18
American Standard Version
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith, [a]Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
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1 Timothy 5:17-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:17-18
New International Version
17 The elders(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](C) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](D)
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- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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