1 Timothy 5:17-19
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] 19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
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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
1 Timothy 5:17-19
New International Version
17 The elders(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](C) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](D) 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder(E) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.(F)
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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