Honoring the Elders

17 The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium,[a] especially those who work hard(A) at preaching and teaching.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration; lit of double honor

17 Let the elders (A)who rule well be considered worthy of (B)double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

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17-18 Give a bonus to leaders who do a good job, especially the ones who work hard at preaching and teaching. Scripture tells us, “Don’t muzzle a working ox” and “A worker deserves his pay.”

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