1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture saith Thou shalt not muzzle the ox in threshing; and, The laborer is worthy of his pay.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 conduct themselves well, be esteemed worthy of double honor; especially they who labor in the word and in doctrine.

19Against an elder, receive not a complaint, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And remain in that house, eating and drinking of what it affords; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. And pass not from house to house.

Romans 9:17For in the scripture, he said to Pharaoh: For this very thing, have I raised thee up; that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Romans 11:2God hath not cast off those his people whom he before knew. Do ye not know, what, in the scripture of God, he said to Elijah? When he had complained to God against Israel, and said:

1 Corinthians 9:14Thus also hath our Lord commanded, that they who proclaim his gospel, should live by his 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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