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

^{18 Ref} 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 Ref} Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at `the mouth of' two or three witnesses.

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

^{18 Ref} For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

^{19 Ref} Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

^{17 Ref} Let rulers whose rule is good be honoured twice over, specially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

^{18 Ref} For the Writings say, It is not right to keep the ox from taking the grain when he is crushing it. And, The worker has a right to his reward.

^{19 Ref} Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.