1 Timothy 5:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Rule

Be

Word

1 Timothy 4:6

2 Timothy 4:2

General references

Galatians 6:6

Bible References

Rule

(If a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?).

See, I have told you beforehand.

And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

But we ask you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.

Be

Honor widows who are real widows.

They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they are in debt to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.

Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor men like him,

Word

If you point out these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction.

General references

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.