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.
1 Timothy 5:18 in other translations
| 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.” |
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| WEB | For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” |
| ASV | For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire. |
| YLT | for the Writing saith, ‘An ox treading out thou shalt not muzzle,' and ‘Worthy is the workman of his reward.' |
| DARBY | for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward. |
What does 1 Timothy 5:18 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Thou shalt not muzzle the ox. See this passage explained, and its bearing on such an argument shown, 1Cor 9:8. 1Cor 9:9; 1Cor 9:10.
And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. This expression is found substantially in Mt 10:10, Lk 10:7. It does not occur in so many words in the Old Testament, and yet the apostle adduces it evidently as a quotation from the Scriptures, and as authority in the case. It would seem probable, therefore, that he had seen the gospel by Matthew or by Luke, and that he quoted this as a part of Scripture, and regarded the. Book from which he made the quotation as of the same authority as the Old Testament. If so, then this may be regarded as an attestation of the apostle to the inspiration of the "Gospel" in which it was found.
(c) "The Labourer" Lk 10:7.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. The apostle charges Timothy solemnly to guard against partiality. We have great need to watch at all times, that we do not partake of other men's sins. Keep thyself pure, not only from doing the like thyself, but from…
1 Timothy 5:18 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 1 Timothy 5:18
- Deuteronomy 25:4
Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
- 1 Corinthians 9:14
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7-10
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
- Luke 10:7
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
- Matthew 10:10
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
- Deuteronomy 24:14-15
Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates: At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the Lord, and it be sin unto thee.
- Leviticus 19:13
Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.
- James 4:5
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
- Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
- Romans 9:17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
- Galatians 3:8
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- 1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
- 1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
- 1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 5:18 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque la Escritura dice: No embozarás al buey que trilla; y: Digno es el obrero de su jornal. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car l’écriture dit: « Tu n’emmuselleras pas le bœuf qui foule le grain », et: « L’ouvrier est digne de son salaire ». |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn die Schrift sagt: "Du sollst dem Ochsen, der da drischt, nicht das Maul verbinden", und: "Der Arbeiter ist seines Lohnes wert". |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Dicit enim Scriptura: Non alligabis os bovi trituranti. Et: Dignus est operarius mercede sua. |