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1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn; and, The laborer is worthy of his reward.
For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn; and, The laborer is worthy of his reward.
1 TIMOTHY 5:18 tou/ misqou/ {A} The original hand of codex Sinaiticus reads th/j trofh/j, no doubt from having recollected Matthew 10:10....
Verse 18. _THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX_] This is a manifest proof that by τιμη, _honour_, in the preceding verse, the apostle means _salary_ or _wages_: "Let the elders that rul...
FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH - This is adduced as a reason why a church should show all due respect and care for its ministers. The reason is, that as God took care to make provision for the laboring ox, m...
V. INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS CHAPTER 5 _ 1. Concerning widows (1 Timothy 5:1)_ 2. Concerning elders (1 Timothy 5:17) 3. Responsibility and personal instructions (1 Timothy 5:22)...
ELDERS. In 1 Timothy 3:1 * Paul discusses _qualifications_ for eldership, here he gives Timothy rules for its _supervision._ (_a)_ On the principle of Scripture (Deuteronomy 25:4, _cf._ 1 Corinthians...
Let elders who discharge their duties well be judged worthy of double honour, especially those who toil in preaching and in teaching; for Scripture says: "You must not muzzle the ox when he is treadin...
THE DUTY TO REPRIMAND (1 Timothy 5:1-2)...
MUZZLE. Greek. _phimoo_. See Luke 4:35. TREADETH out, &c. See 1 Corinthians 9:9, where the same quotation occurs. The latter part of the verse is from Matthew 10:10, &c, REWARD. pay. Greek.
_the scripture saith_ The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4, and goes to the end of the clause only, -thou shalt not muzzle the ox WHEN HE TREADETH OUT the corn;" or, as Dr Farrar renders, -thou shal...
Timothy's duties in regard to Presbyters Timothy's official treatment of the presbyters follows, and his personal bearing as requisite for this. The same general subject runs throughout, though (as n...
ACP f follow the order of the LXX. οὐ φιμώσεις βοῦν� (as in 1 Corinthians 9:9); but the order in the text is supported by אD2GKL d g. 18. ΛΈΓΕΙ ΓᾺΡ Ἡ ΓΡΑΦΉ. This is the ordinary Pauline formula of cit...
ΓΡΑΦΉ (G1124) Писание (TDNT). ΒΟΫΣ (G1016) вол, корова, ΆΛΟΏΝΤΑ _praes. act. part. (adj.) от_ ΆΛΟΆΩ (G248) молотить, ΦΙΜΏΣΕΙΣ _fut. ind. act. от_ ΦΙΜΌΩ (G5392) надевать узду (1 Corinthians 9:9
THE LABOURER IS WORTHY OF HIS REWARD.— This passage occurs no where in the New Testament, except here and Luke 10:7. St. Luke was the companion of St. Paul, and wrote his gospel, not only under the in...
CARE OF ELDERS. 1 Timothy 5:17-25 _TEXT 5:17-25_ 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith...
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. THE SCRIPTURE (; ). The Spirit often designs a fuller meaning under lit...
3 Translators have experienced much difficulty with this opening sentence, because it seemed to lack the principal verb. The A V adds _ so do_, the Revisers _ so do I now_. It is very seldom that any...
1 The signs of the last days are all present with us now. The teaching of deceiving spirits and demons has become one of the great and popular cults of the day. Their deception seems chiefly to take t...
5:18 says, (c-4) See Deuteronomy 25:4 . hire. (d-22) See Luke 10:7 ....
THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX] Deuteronomy 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:9; AND, THE LABOURER _is_ WORTHY OF HIS HIRE] read, 'And the,' etc. The words seem St. Paul's, not a quotation....
RESUMPTION OF CHARGE TO TIMOTHY as to presbyters. (1) Presbyters distinguished by their zeal, specially those distinguished in preaching and catechising, are to have higher honour and a larger stipend...
REGARDING WIDOWS AND ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ELDERS 1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. AN ELDER] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named....
HOW TO BE A LEADER IN THE CHURCH 1 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 5 ABOUT PERSONAL ATTITUDES AND RELATIONS (5:1-2) V1 Do not correct an older man with hard words. But appeal to him as if he wer...
FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN. — The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4. The idea in the Apostle’s mind, when he quoted the words of Moses, was: If,...
If this verse is read without critical prejudice, it implies that in the writer's judgment a quotation from Deuteronomy 25:4 and the Saying, ἄξιος, κ. τ. λ. might be coordinated as ἡ γραφή; just as in...
What I have been saying about the support of widows reminds me of another question of Church finance: the payment of presbyters. Equity and scriptural principles suggest that they should be remunerate...
IMPARTIAL AND KINDLY SUPERVISION 1 Timothy 5:17 A man of years was always to be honored, and if he were called to rule in the church, he was to be treated with double honor; but none should be appoin...
Timothy's demeanor toward men and women was now described, and demands careful study and attention. As for men, seniors are to be treated with respect, while the younger men are to be treated as breth...
GIVING PROPER HONOR TO ELDERS Elders rule, or direct the affairs of the church, under the chief shepherd, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 5:1-5). They should not be forced to earn their living as well. Any elde...
The priests, or ancient ministers, (i.e. bishops, priests, &c.) deserve a double honour; i.e. to be more liberally supplied and maintained by the flock, especially when they labour in preaching the wo...
(17) В¶ Let the elders that rule well be counted 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...
1 Timothy 1:1-20. We enter now on the confidential communications of the apostle to some of his fellow-labourers, and tonight on the epistles to Timothy. The two have much in common, but they have als...
18_Thou shalt not muzzle the ox _This is a political precept which recommends to us equity and humanity (101) in general; as we have said in expounding the First Epistle to the Corinthians; (102) for,...
Having thus considered the labourer, the apostle returns to the details of the work, in which Timothy was to display his diligence and watchful care. Everywhere here the subject is that which is suita...
Ver. 18 FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH,.... In Deuteronomy 25:4 THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN; 1 Corinthians 9:9. 1 Corinthians 9:10. The ox,
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer _is_ worthy of his reward. Ver. 18. _Thou shalt not muzzle, &c._] _See Trapp on "_ 1Co 9:9 _"_ Wo...
_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...
THE SCRIPTURE SAITH; DEUTERONOMY 25:4; MATTHEW 10:10; LUKE 10:7. It is the will of God that officers of the church, especially ministers who devote their life to the promotion of her interests, should...
In this section we are faced with more detailed, practical responsibilities in reference to the various relationships in which one may be found. This is wholesome, sobering instruction. First, a young...
For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward. 1. Muzzle - Where does the Bible make this statement? What is the applicati...
“FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAYS”: The first Scripture cited is Deuteronomy 25:4 “Thou shall not muzzle the ox while He is threshing”. Threshing was sometimes done by having the grain trampled under foot by ho...
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. T...
This verse maketh it evident that maintenance is part of the _double honour_ that is due to such as labour in the word and doctrine in the first place: and not to them alone, but to any such as are em...
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II And the same law commands "not to muzzle the ox which treadeth out the corn: for the labourer must be reckoned worthy of his food."[213]...
1 Timothy 5:18 For G1063 Scripture G1124 says G3004 (G5719) shall G5392 not G3756 muzzle G5392 (G5692) ox...
1 Timothy 5:18. THE SCRIPTURE SAITH. It is interesting to note that St. Paul had already quoted (in 1 Corinthians 9:9) and reasoned on the verse from Deuteronomy 25:4, going below the letter to the pr...
THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE (ου φιμωσεις). Prohibition by ου and future (volitive) indicative of φιμοω (from φιμος, muzzle), old word, quoted also in 1 Corinthians 9:9 as here from Deuteronomy 25:4, and f...
CONTENTS: Work of a good minister of Christ. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Timothy, Satan. CONCLUSION: Ministers of Jesus Christ are reprovers by office, for they are not alone to preach the Word, b...
1 Timothy 5:1. _Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father._ Job's three princely friends not only mistook his case, but were severe in their reprehensions; and were themselves reprehended of th...
FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAYS. See note on 1 Corinthians 9:9. Paul also quotes Luke 10:7 and calls it _scripture._ Peter includes Paul's writing in the term _scripture_ (2 Peter 3:16)....
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:18 MUZZLE AN OX. See Deuteronomy 25:4, which requires an owner to allow an ox to eat of the grain he is grinding. One who works for s
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:17 Honoring elders includes providing for them financially and being careful in handling accusations against them. ⇐...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 1 Timothy 5:17. COUNTED WORTHY OF DOUBLE HONOUR.—If the honour is remuneration, this double honour, denoting competent reward as well as respect, is like Costard’s “g...
EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 5:1 _Exhort _for _intreat_,_ _A.V.; _and _omitted. REBUKE NOT (μὴ ἐπιπλήξης); only here in the New Testament for the more usual ἐπιτιμάω (2 Timothy 4:2, and frequently in th...
Ver. 18. _For the Scripture saith,_ the _for_ implying that the passage to be quoted supports the sentiment just expressed, _Thou shalt not muzzle an ox while treading out,_ namely, the corn; or, as i...
Shall we turn now in our Bibles to First Timothy chapter five? Paul is a spiritual father to Timothy, Timothy's mentor. He looks upon him as a son; in fact, he calls him his son in the faith. Timothy...
1 Corinthians 9:10; 1 Corinthians 9:9; Deuteronomy 24:14; Deuteronomy 24:15;...
The Scripture [η γ ρ α φ η]. Comp. 2 Timothy 3:16. To the Jews hJ grafh signified the O. T. canon of Scripture; but in most cases hJ grafh is used of a particular passage of Scripture which is indicat...
Deuteronomy 25:4...
These words evidently show, that by HONOUR, in the former verse, is to be understood MAINTENANCE;. place is here cited where the law of Moses forbade the MUZZLING OF THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN,...