1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture saith, “Thou shalt not muzzle the ox while he treadeth out the corn.” And again, “The labourer is worthy of his hire.”
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
19Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from two or three witnesses.
Cross References
Luke 10:7And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house.
Romans 9:17For the scripture saith to Pharaoh, “That for this very end have I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Romans 11:2God hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession with God against Israel, saying,
1 Corinthians 9:14So also the Lord hath commanded to those who preach the gospel, that they 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 →