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 Timothy 5:17-18
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Elders and Their Duties
17 Elders who handle their duties[a] well should be considered worthy of double compensation,[b] especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain,”[c] and, “A worker deserves his pay.”[d]
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or who rule
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or honor
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Cf. Deut 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Cf. Luke 10:7
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