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


In Context

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

16 If any of the faithful have widows, let him minister to them, and let not the church be charged: that there may be sufficient for them that are widows indeed.

17 Let the priests that rule well, be esteemed worthy of double honour: especially they who labour in the word and doctrine:

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

19 Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.

20 Them that sin reprove before all: that the rest also may have 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

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.