1 Timothy 5:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

1 Timothy 5:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Timothy 5:18 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Timothy 5:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.””

1 Timothy 5:18 — World English Bible

1 Timothy 5:18 ASV — 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. ”

1 Timothy 5:18 — American Standard Version

1 Timothy 5:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“for the Writing saith, `An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and `Worthy <FI>is<Fi> the workman of his reward.'”

1 Timothy 5:18 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Timothy 5:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman [is] worthy of his hire. ”

1 Timothy 5:18 — Darby Translation

1 Timothy 5:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For the Scripture sayeth, Thou shalt not mousell the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corne: and, The labourer is worthie of his wages.”

1 Timothy 5:18 — Geneva Bible

1 Timothy 5:18 in Context — 1 Timothy 5

16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

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

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

19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

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What Does 1 Timothy 5:18 Mean?

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