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1 Timothy 5:17

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17Let the elders zwho rule well be considered worthy of adouble honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

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Cross references

  1. zRom. 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:12; [1 Cor. 12:28]
  2. aDeut. 21:17

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

NLTNew Living Translation

Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

KJV 1900King James Version

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