1 Timothy 5:17
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Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
In other translations
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Greek words
ΟἱHoiTheG3588καλῶςkalōswellG2573προεστῶτεςproestōtesalready rulingG4291πρεσβύτεροιpresbuteroieldersG4245διπλῆςdiplēsof doubleG1362τιμῆςtimēshonorG5092ἀξιούσθωσανaxiousthōsanshould be counted worthyG515μάλισταmalistaespeciallyG3122οἱhoithoseG3588κοπιῶντεςkopiōntesstrainingG2872ἐνeninG1722λόγῳlogō[the] wordG3056καὶkaiandG2532διδασκαλίᾳ·didaskalia[the] teaching;G1319
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- Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-1312 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
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- Luke 10:7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.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.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- 2 Timothy 2:6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
- Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
- Romans 12:8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.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.
- Acts 28:10Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.
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