1 Timothy 5:17-18
Legacy Standard Bible
Honoring the Elders
17 (A)The elders who (B)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who (C)labor [a]at preaching the word and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “(D)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “(E)The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Lit in word
1 Timothy 5:17-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
Dealing With Elders
17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially the ones who work hard in the word and doctrine.[a] 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,”[b] and “The worker is worthy of his pay.”[c]
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or preaching and teaching
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Leviticus 19:13; Luke 10:7
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