1 Timothy 5:17

Translations

Modern

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Traditional

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Literal

Let the elders presiding well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those laboring in the word and the teaching.

Latin

Qui bene præsunt presbyteri, duplici honore digni habeantur: maxime qui laborant in verbo et doctrina.

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English

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Notes

1 Timothy 5:17–18

are worthy of double honor: Compare Galatians 6:6. There is no evidence of paid leadership at this time. The word used here never refers to a continuous salary. But it does imply more than just respect. The quotations from Scripture suggest gifts of money (Deuteronomy 25:4; Luke 10:7).

1 Timothy 5:17–25

Elders: In Judaism, community leaders were usually older men who led the wider community. The letters to Timothy acknowledge an office of elders (Greek presbuteroi) called "overseers" (see also 3:1–7). Titus lists both offices (Titus 1:5–9). But the term also refers to older men in the community (as in 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 5:1).

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders

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Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
Luke 10:7
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
2 Timothy 2:6
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Philippians 2:29
Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
Romans 12:8
…if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Acts 28:10
The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.
2 Corinthians 6:1
As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
Luke 10:1–2
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
1 Corinthians 9:5–14
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?

Glossary

Church Meetings Elder Presbyter Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Administration Appreciation Authority Christian Minister: Called: Elders Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Church Leadership Church: Duty of, to Ministers Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Elder in the Christian Church Elders Elders in the Church Encouragement to Pastors Helping Missionaries Honor Honoring Leaders Ministers: Their People are Bound, to Hold Them in Reputation Ordination Paying the Pastor Preachers Qualifications of Elders Reverence for Servants of God Salary Taking Care of the Elderly Taking Care of the Pastor Titles and Names of Ministers: Elders

1 Timothy 5:17

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