Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

What does 1 Timothy 5:17 mean? This verse begins a new section turning from the needs of widowed women to the treatment of elders. Here, Paul addresses the "elders who rule well." The Greek word used is proestōtes, which most literally means "to oversee, superintend, or manage." In context, this appears to be the same group as the elders ...

5:17 Let the elders that rule well - Who approve themselves faithful stewards of all that is committed to their charge. Be counted worthy of double honour - A more abundant provision, seeing that such will employ it all to the glory of God.

17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

1 Timothy 5:17–18 — The New King James Version (NKJV) 17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Read full chapter

2023年9月19日 · “Double honor” refers not only to an abundance of respect and obedience from members of the church but also reasonable pay. The Greek word translated “double” in 1 Timothy 5:17 means “two-fold.” And the term for “honor” in the original language includes the notion of a price or compensation.

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

In this chapter the apostle lays down rules about the manner of rebuking persons, suitable to their several ages; gives directions concerning widows, both old and young; and instructs Timothy how to behave towards elders in office on different accounts.