1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Honoring Worthy Elders And Dealing With Sinners

¹⁷ Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. ¹⁸ For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain," and, "A worker deserves his pay."

¹⁹ Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported "by two or three witnesses." ²⁰ As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid. ²¹ With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality. ²² Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. ²³ Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses. ²⁴ The sins of some people are obvious, leading them to judgment. The sins of others follow them there. ²⁵ In the same way, good actions are obvious, and those that are not cannot remain hidden.