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18 For the scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is threshing,” and, “A worker deserves his pay.”(A) 19 Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.(B) 20 Reprimand publicly those who do sin, so that the rest also will be afraid.(C)

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18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](A) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](B) 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder(C) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.(D) 20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove(E) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
  2. 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7