1 Timothy 5:17-19

Honoring the Elders

17 ^aThe elders who ^blead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who ^clabor ¹at preaching the word and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “^aYou shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “^bThe laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not receive an accusation against an ^aelder except on the basis of ^btwo or three witnesses.