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1 Timothy 5:16-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Timothy 5:16-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 If any believing woman[a] has widows in her family, let her keep helping them rather than letting them become a burden to the church, so that the church may help those who are truly widows.
Dealing With Elders
17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially the ones who work hard in the word and doctrine.[b] 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,”[c] and “The worker is worthy of his pay.”[d]
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- 1 Timothy 5:16 Some witnesses to the text read believing man or woman.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or preaching and teaching
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Leviticus 19:13; Luke 10:7
1 Timothy 5:16-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:16-18
New International Version
16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.(A)
17 The elders(B) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(C) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](D) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](E)
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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