1 Timothy 5:17-18

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¹⁷The elders^(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,^(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For 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 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7

1 Timothy 5:17-18

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Elders and Their Duties

¹⁷Elders who handle their duties^[a] well should be considered worthy of double compensation,^[b] especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain,”^[c] and, “A worker deserves his pay.”^[d]