1 Timothy 5:17 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17

15 For some have already turned aside after Satan.

16 If any believing¹ man or woman has widows, let them² relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows.

Honor the Elders

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

18 For the Scripture says, ^a“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, ^b“The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except ^afrom two or three witnesses.

20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the¹ elect angels that you observe these things without ^aprejudice, doing nothing with partiality.

Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 5:17

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American Standard Version
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Amplified® Bible
Let the elders who perform the duties of their office well be considered doubly worthy of honor [and of adequate financial support], especially those who labor faithfully in preaching and teaching.

Contemporary English Version
Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.

Darby English Version
Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

Good News Bible
The elders who do good work as leaders should be considered worthy of receiving double pay, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

International Standard Version
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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

New American Standard Bible
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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

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

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The elders who rule well we should consider worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Young's Literal Translation
The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word and teaching,

New English Translation
Elders who provide effective leadership¹ must be counted worthy² of double honor,³ especially those who work hard in speaking⁴ and teaching.

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