1 Timothy 5:18

for the Writing saith, 'An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and 'Worthy [is] the workman of his reward.'

Young's Literal Translation

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

17The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word and teaching,

19Against an elder an accusation receive not, except upon two or three witnesses.

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:13'Thou dost not oppress thy neighbour, nor take plunder; the wages of the hireling doth not remain with thee till morning.

Deuteronomy 25:4'Thou dost not muzzle an ox in its threshing.

Luke 10:7'And in that house remain, eating and drinking the things they have, for worthy [is] the workman of his hire; go not from house to house,

Romans 9:17for the Writing saith to Pharaoh — 'For this very thing I did raise thee up, that I might shew in thee My power, and that My name might be declared in all the land;'

Romans 11:2God did not cast away His people whom He knew before; have ye not known — in Elijah — what the Writing saith? how he doth plead with God concerning Israel, saying,

1 Corinthians 9:14so also did the Lord direct to those proclaiming the good news: of the good news to 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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