1 Timothy 5:17 - Revised Version 1885

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Common English Bible

Elders who lead well should be paid double, especially those who work with public speaking and teaching.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let priests who lead well be held worthy of twice the honor, especially those who labor in the Word and in doctrine.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Let the priests that rule well, be esteemed worthy of double honour: especially they who labour in the word and doctrine:

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