1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

In Context

16If any woman who believes has dependent widows, let her assist them, and let the church not be burdened; that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

18For the scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his wages.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:37Then he said to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few;

Luke 10:1After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them out two by two before him into every town and place where he would go.

Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his servants, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:4-17

Directions Concerning Widows. ( a. d. 64.) 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not… Read the whole commentary →

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