1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
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Deuteronomy 18:8They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
Isaiah 40:2Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received from the LORD'S hand double for all her sins.
Jeremiah 17:18Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.
Matthew 9:37Then saith he to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
Luke 10:1After these things, the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city, and place, whither he himself would come.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of provisions in due season?
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 →