1 Timothy 5:17

Greek/English Interlinear with Strong’s Numbers


King James Version

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
New King James Version

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
New American Standard Bible

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
New International Version

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

Let the elders who perform the duties of their office well be considered doubly worthy of honor [and of adequate financial support], especially those who labor faithfully in preaching and teaching.
Wuest’s Expanded Translation

Let the elders that are ruling well be deemed deserving of double honor, especially those who are laboring with wearisome effort in the Word and in the teaching;
Phillips’ Modern English

Elders with a gift of leadership should be considered worthy of respect, and of adequate salary, particularly if they work hard at their preaching and teaching.
Williams’ Language of the People

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice the salary they get, especially those who keep on toiling in preaching and teaching.
 
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  1. Christ In - Set Man Out! - Darryl Samuels & Neil Girrard - ( in Adobe/pdf format ) Is the “set man” principle still applicable to New Covenant believers today? This article may challenge some of our sincerest beliefs.

  2. 3. The Elders Appointed by the Apostles; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee When the apostles themselves could not remain with the new believers to shepherd them and to bear the responsibility of the work locally, how then were the new converts cared for, and how was the work carried on?

  3. A Game of Words - Neil Girrard - ( in Adobe/pdf format ) Words are the transportation device of the enemy of our souls and most Christians don’t know how successful he’s been at robbing us of our heritage in Christ.

  4. How “Eld” Must an Elder Be? - Neil Girrard A Scriptural look at the role of elders in the local assembly.

  5. Pastor, Bishop or Nicolaitan Overlord? - Neil Girrard Is the “pastor” a real New Testament office or a 1st century religious construct?

  6. 8. The Question of Finance; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee Though the Book of Acts supplies many minute details regarding the work of an apostle, the one subject which from a human standpoint is of paramount importance in the carrying on of any work is not dealt with at all.

  7. Teachers - Neil Girrard Teachers are a part of the body of Christ - and a prominent part of the apostasy. So which is which?
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