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1 Timothy 5:18 KJV
1 Timothy · chapter 5 · verse 18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.1 Timothy 5:18 · King James Version
1 Timothy 5:18 in context
16If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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Key words (Strong's)
- scripturegraphēa writing, thing written, the Scripture, used to denote either the book itself, or its…G1124 →
- labourerergatēsa workman, a labourer, usually one who works for hire esp. an agricultural worker, one…G2040 →
- worthyaxiosweighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much…G514 →
- rewardmisthosdues paid for work, wages, hire, reward used of the fruit naturally resulting from toils…G3408 →
- saithlegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
- shaltphimoōto close the mouth with a muzzle, to muzzle, metaph., to stop the mouth, make speechless…G5392 →
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Here are directions, I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained (Ti1 5:17): Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour (that is, of double maintenance, double to what they have had, or to what others have), especially those who labour in the…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 17-25