1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox in the treading out; and, Worthy is the labourer of his hire.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

17Those presbyters who well conduct themselves shall be worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and in doctrine.

19Against a presbyter an accusation receive not, except on the mouth of two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7But in that house be, eating and drinking of theirs: for worthy is the labourer of his hire. And remove not from house to house.

Romans 9:17For it is said in the scripture to Pherun, For this I have raised thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Romans 11:2Aloha hath not put away his people whom from before he knew. Or know you not what he saith in the scripture concerning Elia,

1 Corinthians 9:14So also our Lord hath commanded, that they who his gospel preach, by his gospel shall live.

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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