1 Timothy 5:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:18

BSB

For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker is worthy of his wages."

AKJV

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

CPDV

For Scripture says: "You shall not muzzle an ox as it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker is worthy of his pay."

ERV

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

NHEB

For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

SMT

For the writing says, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox grinding. And, The laborer worthy of his hire.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 5:18

ForG1063ConjunctionthescriptureG1124Noun Feminine saithG3004VerbThoushaltG5392Verb notG3756 muzzleG5392VerbtheoxG1016Noun MasculinethattreadethoutthecornG248Verb AndG2532ConjunctionThelabourerG2040Noun MasculineisworthyG514AdjectiveofhisG846 rewardG3408Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 5:18

Summary

Workers deserve payment for their labor

Event

Paul cites Old Testament wage principle

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD