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16 If any[a] believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.

Honouring the Elders

17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honour,[b] especially those who work hard(A) at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,[c](B) and, ‘The worker is worthy of his wages.’(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:16 Other mss add believing man or
  2. 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration
  3. 5:18 Dt 25:4