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 saith the scripture? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness."

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, "Even for this same purpose have I stirred thee up, to show my power on thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the world."

For the scripture saith, "Whosoever believeth on him, shall not be ashamed."

God hath not cast away his people which he knew before. Either know ye not what the scripture saith by the mouth of Elijah, how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

For the scripture saw aforehand, that God would justify the heathen through faith, and therefore showed beforehand glad tidings unto Abraham: "In thee shall all nations be blessed."

Either do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, "The spirit that dwelleth in you, lusteth even contrary to envy,"

Thou

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn.

For it is written in the law of Moses, "Thou shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn." Doth God take thought for oxen?

The labourer

Thou shalt not beguile thy neighbour with cavillations, neither rob him violently, neither shall the workman's labour abide with thee until the morning.

Thou shalt not defraud a hired servant that is needy and poor, whether he be of thy brethren or a stranger that is in thy land within thy cities.

nor yet scrip towards your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet a staff: for the workman is worthy to have his meat.

And in the same house tarry still, eating and drinking such as they have. For the laborer is worthy of his reward. Go not from house to house:

General references

Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth him in all good things.