1 Timothy 5

Honoring the Elders

17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor,  * 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration especially those who work hard  * 5:17 1Th 5:12 at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,* 5:18 Dt 25:4,* 5:18 Dt 25:4; 1Co 9:9 and, "The worker is worthy of his wages."* 5:18 Lv 19:13; Dt 24:14–15; Mt 10:10; Lk 10:7; 1Co 9:4–14; 2Pt 2:13