1 Timothy 5:18

For the Scripture says, "You are not to muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain;" and the workman deserves his pay.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.

19Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And in that same house stay, eating and drinking at their table; for the labourer deserves his wages. Do not move from one house to another.

Romans 9:17"It is for this very purpose that I have lifted you so high--that I may make manifest in you My power, and that My name may be proclaimed far and wide in all the earth."

Romans 11:2God has not cast off His People whom He knew beforehand. Or are you ignorant of what Scripture says in speaking of Elijah--how he pleaded with God against Israel, saying,

1 Corinthians 9:14In the same way the Lord also directed those who proclaim the Good News to maintain themselves by the Good News.

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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