18 For the Scripture says, “(A)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “(B)The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not accept an accusation against an (C)elder except on the basis of (D)two or three witnesses. 20 Those who continue in sin, (E)rebuke in the presence of all, (F)so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

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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