Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.

Bible References

Muzzle

1 Corinthians 9:9
For in the Law of Moses it is said-'Thou shalt not muzzle a bullock while it is treading out the grain.' Is it the bullocks that God is thinking of?
1 Timothy 5:17
Those Officers of the Church who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching.