1 Timothy 5:18

Translations

Modern

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Traditional

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Literal

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox treading out grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Latin

Dicit enim Scriptura: Non alligabis os bovi trituranti. Et: Dignus est operarius mercede sua.

Original

Greek

English

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

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.

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Related verses

Deuteronomy 25:4
Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.
1 Corinthians 9:14
In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
1 Corinthians 9:7–10
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
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.
Matthew 10:10
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
Deuteronomy 24:14–15
Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.
Leviticus 19:13
You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.
James 4:5
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Romans 9:17
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Galatians 3:8
The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”
Romans 11:2
God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:

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Bible Church Meetings Elder New Testament Canon Timothy, First Letter to Wages

Topics

Animals: Laws Concerning Bullock: Laws Concerning: Not to be Muzzled, when Treading Grain Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Elder in the Christian Church Employee: General Scriptures Concerning Employees Employer: General Scriptures Concerning Employment Fundraisers Honor Labor: General Scriptures Concerning Master: Scriptures Relating to Masters of Serv Ants Paying the Pastor Salary Servant: Hired: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Taking Care of the Pastor Threshing by Treading Threshing: Cattle Employed In, not to be Muzzled

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