1 Timothy 5:17-19

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Elders

¹⁷Elders who are good leaders ought to be paid double, particularly those who work hard in speaking and teaching. ¹⁸The Bible says, you see, “Don’t muzzle an ox when it’s threshing,” and “the worker deserves his pay.”

¹⁹Don’t accept an accusation against an elder, unless it is supported “by two or three witnesses.”

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1 Timothy 5:17-19

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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)