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

¹⁷ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. ¹⁸ For the scripture said: You must not muzzle the bull while he is threshing. The workman is worthy of his wages.

¹⁹ Do not offer an accusation against an elder, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. ²⁰ Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. ²¹ I charge you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these [principles] without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. ²² Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure. ²³ Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your many infirmities. ²⁴ Some men's sins are known publicly, leading to judgment; and some men's sin becomes known later. ²⁵ In like manner some good works are known publicly, and other works will be known, for they cannot be kept hidden.