1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture saith—A threshing ox, shalt thou not muzzle, and—Worthy, is the workman, of his hire.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 well presiding elders, of double honour, be accounted worthy, especially they who toil in discourse and teaching;

19Against an elder, entertain not, an accusation, except at, [the mouth of] two, or three, witnesses;

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:13Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbour nor rob [him],—The wages of him that is hired shall not tarry with thee, until the morning.

Deuteronomy 25:4Thou shalt not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the corn.

Luke 10:7And, in the self-same house, abide ye, eating and drinking such things as they have; for, worthy, is the labourer, of his hire: be not removing from house to house.

Romans 9:17For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh—Unto this end, have I raised thee up, that I may thus shew in thee my power, and that I may declare my name in all the earth.

Romans 11:2God hath not cast off his people, whom he fore approved. Or know ye not, in [the account of] Elijah what the scripture saith, when he intercedeth with God against Israel?

1 Corinthians 9:14Thus, also, hath the Lord, appointed—that, they who the glad message tell, should, of the glad-message, 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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