1 Timothy 5:18

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

The scripture

Thou

Deuteronomy 25:4

1 Corinthians 9:9

The labourer

General references

Galatians 6:6

Bible References

The scripture

For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

For the scripture says unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

For the scripture says, Whosoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.

God has not cast away his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah? how he makes intercession to God against Israel, saying,

And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In you shall all nations be blessed.

Do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy?

Thou

You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.

For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads out the grain. Does God care for oxen?

The labourer

You shall not defraud your neighbor, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with you all night until the morning.

You shall not oppress a hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of your brethren, or of your strangers that are in your land within your gates:

Nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet a staff: for the workman is worthy of his food.

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

General references

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