1 Timothy 5:17-19

International Standard Version

Elders and Their Duties

¹⁷Elders who handle their duties^[a] well should be considered worthy of double compensation,^[b] especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain,”^[c] and, “A worker deserves his pay.”^[d] ¹⁹Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported “by two or three witnesses.”^[e]

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Footnotes

1 Timothy 5:17 Or who rule
1 Timothy 5:17 Or honor
1 Timothy 5:18 Cf. Deut 25:4
1 Timothy 5:18 Cf. Luke 10:7
1 Timothy 5:19 Cf. Deut 17:6; 19:15

1 Timothy 5:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷The elders^(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,^(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. ¹⁸For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”^[a]^(C) and “The worker deserves his wages.”^[b]^(D) ¹⁹Do not entertain an accusation against an elder^(E) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.^(F)