1 Timothy 5:18

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

Revised King James 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 honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.

19Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

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

Romans 11:2God has not cast away his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah? how he appealed to God against Israel, saying,

1 Corinthians 9:14In the same way the Lord 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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