1 Timothy 5:18

1 Timothy chapter 5 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

King James Version · 1611

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

American Standard Version · 1901

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

v.17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

v.18This passage

v.19Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Romans 9:17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth.
1 Corinthians 9:7
What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
Galatians 3:8
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all the nations be blessed.
Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
James 4:5
Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?
Deuteronomy 25:4
Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the grain.