1 Timothy 5:17-19

New English Translation

¹⁷Elders who provide effective leadership^[a] must be counted worthy^[b] of double honor,^[c] especially those who work hard in speaking^[d] and teaching. ¹⁸For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”^[e] and, “The worker deserves his pay.”^[f] ¹⁹Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.^[g]

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1 Timothy 5:17 tn Grk “who lead well.”
1 Timothy 5:17 tn Or “deserving.”
1 Timothy 5:17 tn Like the similar use of “honor” in v. 3, this phrase denotes both respect and remuneration: “honor plus honorarium.”
1 Timothy 5:17 tn Or “in preaching”; Grk “in word.”
1 Timothy 5:18 sn A quotation from Deut 25:4.
1 Timothy 5:18 sn A quotation from Luke 10:7.
1 Timothy 5:19 sn An allusion to Deut 17:6; 19:15.

1 Timothy 5:17-19

New International Version

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) ¹⁹Do not entertain an accusation against an elder^(E) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.^(F)