1 Timothy 5:16-19
New American Standard Bible
17The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
18For the Scripture says, 'YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE IT IS THRESHING,' and 'The laborer is worthy of his wages.'
19Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.
King James Version
17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Christian Standard Bible
New Living Translation
English Standard Version
17Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”
19Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
New International Version
17The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
18For Scripture says, 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,' and 'The worker deserves his wages.'
19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
New King James Version
17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
19Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.