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. misthos . read more
For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.Thou shalt not muzzle the ox ... This is a quotation from Deuteronomy 25:4, one of Paul's favorite passages, which he also quoted in his advocacy of support for gospel preachers in 1 Corinthians 9:9. From both this and the second quotation he was about to give, it is certain that 1 Timothy 5:17 has reference to financial remuneration.And, The laborer is worthy of his hire... read more
1 Timothy 5:18. 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 inspiration of the Holy Spirit, but, as it were, under the inspection of that apostle; insomuch that some of the ancients have applied that Gospel to St. Paul, and called it his gospel. read more
18. the scripture— ( :-; quoted before in 1 Corinthians 9:9). the ox that treadeth out—Greek, An ox while treading. The labourer is worthy of his reward—or "hire"; quoted from 1 Corinthians 9:9- :, whereas Matthew 10:10 has "his meat," or "food." If Paul extends the phrase, "Scripture saith," to this second clause, as well as to the first, he will be hereby recognizing the Gospel of Luke, his own helper (whence appears the undesigned appositeness of the quotation), as inspired Scripture. This I... read more
C. How to deal with widows and elders 5:3-25Paul now addressed how Timothy was to deal with two main problem areas in the Ephesian church, the younger widows and the erring elders. read more
IV. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LEADERSHIP OF THE LOCAL CHURCH 4:6-5:25Paul proceeded to give some specific instruction about leadership of the church. This included direction concerning the leader’s personal life and public ministry, basic principles of effective interpersonal relationships, and the proper treatment of widows and elders. read more
It is clear that the elders Paul referred to in this section were the church overseers and not just any older men in the congregation. Paul had already given the qualifications for these officers (1 Timothy 3:1-7) and now he described them as ruling, preaching, and teaching. From this verse we learn that the overall duty of the elders was ruling the church in the sense of directing its affairs and giving oversight to all its activities (cf. 1 Peter 5:1-4).What were the single and double honor... read more
2. The discipline and selection of elders 5:17-25Another group in the church deserved Timothy’s special attention. Therefore Paul gave instructions concerning the care of elders to his young legate to enable him to deal with present and potential elders properly.The structure of this pericope is similar to that of the previous paragraph dealing with widows. In both sections Paul began by showing genuine concern ("honor," 1 Timothy 3:3) for the care of those in the group. He then proceeded to... read more
5:18 says, (c-4) See Deuteronomy 25:4 . hire. (d-22) See Luke 10:7 . read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Church elders and Timothy himself (5:17-25)The church members should recognize the valuable service that the elders give and should reward them generously (17-18). Any accusation of wrongdoing against elders must be supported by witnesses. If they are shown to be guilty, they should be rebuked publicly, since their position as leaders in the church makes their sin the more serious (19-20).Timothy is reminded not to show favouritism nor to act hastily in appointing people to positions of... read more