1 Timothy 5:17 - Compare All Versions

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

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.

The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor,  especially those who work hard  at preaching and teaching.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

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

Give a bonus to leaders who do a good job, especially the ones who work hard at preaching and teaching. Scripture tells us, “Don’t muzzle a working ox” and “A worker deserves his pay.”

The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.