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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17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor,[a] especially those who labor in preaching and teaching,(A) 18 for the scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain” and “The laborer deserves to be paid.”(B)
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