18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.


In Context

15 for already some are turned aside after Satan.

16 If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it mat relieve them that are widows indeed.

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

18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

20 Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

1 Timothy 5:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer [is] worthy of his reward.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:18For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:18For the scripture saith: Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:18for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:18For the Scripture says, |You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.| And, |The laborer is worthy of his wages.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:18for the Writing saith, 'An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and 'Worthy is the workman of his reward.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:18For the scripture said, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.