1 Timothy 5:16-18

Legacy Standard Bible

¹⁶ If any believing woman ^(A)has widows, she must ^(B)assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are ^(C)widows indeed.

Honoring the Elders

^17 (D)The elders who ^(E)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who ^(F)labor ^[a]at preaching the word and teaching. ¹⁸ For the Scripture says, “^(G)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “^(H)The laborer is worthy of his wages.”