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1 Timothy 5:17

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15 For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

16 If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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BSB
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
WEB
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
ASV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
DARBY
Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;
BLB
Let the elders presiding well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those laboring in the word and the teaching.
ÅB
De eldste som er gode forstandere, skal aktes dobbelt ære verd, mest de som arbeider i tale og lære.
OTB
De eldste som leder godt skal anses verdige til dobbelt ære, spesielt de som arbeider hardt med forkynnelse og undervisning.
B1930
De eldste som er gode forstandere, skal aktes dobbelt ære verd, mest de som arbeider i tale og lære.

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  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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  • Galatians 6:6

    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13

    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

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  • Luke 10:7

    Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

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  • Hebrews 13:7

    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:6

    The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

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  • Philippians 2:29

    Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

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  • Romans 12:8

    if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

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