1 Timothy 5:17
1 Timothy 5:17-18 The Message (MSG)
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.”
1 Timothy 5:17 King James Version (KJV)
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 5:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17 New Century Version (NCV)
The elders who lead the church well should receive double honor, especially those who work hard by speaking and teaching
1 Timothy 5:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17 New International Version (NIV)
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 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 5:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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].
1 Timothy 5:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.