1 Timothy 5:17-19

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁷ Give double honor to spiritual leaders ^[a] who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word. ¹⁸ After all, Scripture says, “Never muzzle an ox when it is threshing ^[b] grain,” and “The worker deserves his pay.”

¹⁹ Don’t pay attention to an accusation against a spiritual leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.