1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture says: You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain; and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching.

19Receive not an accusation against an old man, unless before two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And in that house remain, eating and drinking what they have to give; for the laborer is worthy of his hire; go not from house to house.

Romans 9:17For the scripture says to Pharaoh: For this very purpose have I raised you up, that I may show in you my power, and that my name may be published in all the earth.

Romans 11:2God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know you not what the scripture says, in regard to Elijah? how he intercedes with God against Israel, saying:

1 Corinthians 9:14So, also, the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live by the gospel.

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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