1 Timothy 5:17-19
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17 The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor[a]—in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching. 18 As the Scriptures say, “When a work animal is being used to separate grain, don’t keep it from eating the grain.”[b] And the Scriptures also say, “A worker should be given his pay.”[c]
19 Don’t listen to someone who accuses an elder. You should listen to them only if there are two or three others who can say what the elder did wrong.
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 double honor Or “double pay.”
- 1 Timothy 5:18
Quote from Deut. 25:4. - 1 Timothy 5:18
Quote from Lk. 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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