1 Timothy 5:17 - Easy To Read Version17 The elders {\cf2\super [27]} who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor. This is especially true for those elders who do the work of counseling and teaching. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 Let the elders who perform the duties of their office well be considered doubly worthy of honor [and of adequate financial support], especially those who labor faithfully in preaching and teaching. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 Elders who lead well should be paid double, especially those who work with public speaking and teaching. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 Let priests who lead well be held worthy of twice the honor, especially those who labor in the Word and in doctrine. Ver Capítulo |
If a person has the gift of comforting other people, then that person should comfort. If a person has the gift of giving to help other people, then that person should give freely. If a person has the gift of being a leader, then that person should work hard when he leads. If a person has the gift of showing kindness to other people, then that person should be glad to do that.
\{The believers in\} Macedonia and Achaia were happy to do this. And really they should help those believers in Jerusalem. They should help because they are non-Jews and have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings. So they should use the things they have to help the Jews. They owe this to the Jews.
And because you serve faithfully with me, my friend, I ask you to help these women do this. These women served with me in telling people the Good News. {\cf2\super [21]} They served together with Clement and the other people who worked with me. Their names are written in the book of life. {\cf2\super [22]}