1 Timothy 5:16-18

Christian Standard Bible

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.

Honoring the Elders

¹⁷ The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor,^[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)