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 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 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The pastors who lead the church well should be paid well. They should receive double honor for faithfully preaching and teaching the revelation of the Word of God.
1 Timothy 5:17 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.