1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Honoring Worthy Elders And Dealing With Sinners
17 Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the grain, and The worker is worth his wages.
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 20 Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning. 21 I charge you solemnly in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ and of the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice against any man, and do nothing out of partiality. 22 Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure. 23 Do not continue to drink nothing but water, but take a little wine for your stomach's sake, and your frequent attacks of illness. 24 Some men's sins are notorious, and lead them straight on the way to condemnation; but others' sins follow them up. 25 So also noble deeds are conspicuous, and even if otherwise, they cannot be kept hidden.