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1 Timothy 5:17-18
New King James Version
1 Timothy 5:17-18
New King James Version
Honor the Elders
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, (A)“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, (B)“The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
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1 Timothy 5:17-18
American Standard Version
1 Timothy 5:17-18
American Standard Version
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith, [a]Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
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