1 Timothy 5:18

18 For the scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain" and "Workers should be given their pay." 1

1 Timothy 5:18 In-Context

16 But if any Christian woman has widows in her family, she must take care of them and not put the burden on the church, so that it may take care of the widows who are all alone.
17 The elders who do good work as leaders should be considered worthy of receiving double pay, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
18 For the scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain" and "Workers should be given their pay."
19 Do not listen to an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or more witnesses.
20 Rebuke publicly all those who commit sins, so that the rest may be afraid.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 5.18 aDeuteronomy 25.4; bMatthew 10.10;Luke 10.7.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.