1 Timothy 5:17-18
New American Standard Bible
Concerning Elders
17 (A)The elders who (B)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who (C)work hard [a]at preaching 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
International Standard Version
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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