1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture says thou shall not muzzle an ox that is threshing. And the workman is worthy of his wage.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

In Context

17Let the elders who rule well be regarded worthy of double compensation, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

19Accept no accusation against an elder, except at two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:13Thou shall not oppress thy neighbor, nor rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

Deuteronomy 25:4Thou shall not muzzle the ox when he treads out [the grain].

Luke 10:7And remain in the same house eating and drinking from their things, for the workman is worthy of his wage. Do not depart from house to house.

Romans 9:17For the scripture says to Pharaoh, For this same thing I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Romans 11:2God did not thrust away his people whom he foreknew. Or know ye not what the scripture tells by Elijah? How he encounters God about Israel.

1 Corinthians 9:14And so the Lord commanded those who proclaim the good-news to live from the good-news.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →

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