
17 Elders who lead the congregation well are deserving of great honor. Those who work through great speech and teaching are people who are yogis of great honor.
1 Timothy 5:17
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And the scripture saith, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
1 Timothy 5:18
19 Don’t listen to the one who accuses an elder. You should only listen to that person if two or three people testify that the elder has done something wrong.
1 Timothy 5:19
20 Tell sinners that they are doing wrong. Say this in front of the whole church. In this way, others will be warned.
1 Timothy 5:20
21 I command you to do these things before God, Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels. But don’t judge people before you know the truth. And treat everyone the same.
1 Timothy 5:21
22 Think carefully before making a person an elder. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself clean.
1 Timothy 5:22
23 Timothy, you have been drinking only water. Leave it at that. It will be good for your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
1 Timothy 5:23
24 The sins of some people are easy to see. Their sins show that they are guilty before their real judgment. But some people’s sins appear later.
1 Timothy 5:24
25 So it is with the good works of men. The good deeds of the people are quickly seen. Although those good deeds are not easy to see, they cannot remain hidden.
1 Timothy 5:25


