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1 Timothy 5:17-18
New English Translation

17 Elders who provide effective leadership[a] must be counted worthy[b] of double honor,[c] especially those who work hard in speaking[d] and teaching. 18 For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[e] and, “The worker deserves his pay.”[f]

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:17 tn Grk “who lead well.”
  2. 1 Timothy 5:17 tn Or “deserving.”
  3. 1 Timothy 5:17 tn Like the similar use of “honor” in v. 3, this phrase denotes both respect and remuneration: “honor plus honorarium.”
  4. 1 Timothy 5:17 tn Or “in preaching”; Grk “in word.”
  5. 1 Timothy 5:18 sn A quotation from Deut 25:4.
  6. 1 Timothy 5:18 sn A quotation from Luke 10:7.
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1 Timothy 5:17-18
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Honoring the Elders

17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor,[a] especially those who work hard(A) at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,[b](B) and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”(C)

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  1. 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration
  2. 5:18 Dt 25:4
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1 Timothy 5:17-18
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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. 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
  2. 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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