1 Timothy 5:17

17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
ESV
17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
NLT
17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
MSG
17 Give a bonus to leaders who do a good job, especially the ones who work hard at preaching and teaching.
CSB
17 The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17 In-Context

15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.
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.
17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Acts 11:30
  • 2. Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:12
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