1 Timothy 5:17
New International Version
17 The elders(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17
New Living Translation
17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well,[a] especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
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- 5:17 Greek should be worthy of double honor.
1 Timothy 5:17
Contemporary English Version
Church Leaders
17 Church leaders[a] who do their job well deserve to be paid[b] twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.
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1 Timothy 5:17
New American Standard Bible
Concerning Elders
17 (A)The elders who (B)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who (C)work hard [a]at preaching and teaching.
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Lit in word
1 Timothy 5:17
New King James Version
Honor the Elders
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
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