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

¹⁷ Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine. ¹⁸ For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox treading out grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his reward."

¹⁹ Do not receive an accusation against an elder except before two or three witnesses. ²⁰ Those who sin, rebuke before all, so that the rest also may fear. ²¹ I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you guard these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. ²² Do not lay hands quickly on anyone, neither be partaker of the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. ²³ Drink water no longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake, and for your frequent infirmities. ²⁴ Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment. And some they also follow after. ²⁵ Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand, and those who are otherwise cannot be hidden.