1 Timothy 5:17

God's Word

Give double honor to spiritual leaders  who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

While they were crossing, Elijah asked Elisha, “What should I do for you before I’m taken from you?” Elisha answered, “Let me inherit a double share of your spirit.”

Isaiah 40:2

“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and announce to it that its time of hard labor is over and its wrongs have been paid for. It has received from the Lord double for all its sins.”

Jeremiah 16:18

First, I will have them pay twice as much for their wickedness and their sin, because they have polluted my land. They have filled my property with the lifeless statues of their detestable and disgusting idols.”

Jeremiah 17:18

Put my persecutors to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Terrify them, but do not let me be terrified. Bring the day of disaster on them, and destroy them completely.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your fortress, you captives who have hope. Today I tell you that I will return to you double ⌞blessings⌟.

Numbers 18:31

So you and your households may eat it anywhere, because it’s the wages you receive for your work at the tent of meeting.

Matthew 24:25

Listen! I’ve told you this before it happens.

Luke 10:7

Stay with the family that accepts you. Eat and drink whatever they offer you. After all, the worker deserves his pay. Do not move around from one house to another.

Luke 12:42

The Lord asked, “Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right time?

John 4:38

I have sent you to harvest a crop you have not worked for. Other people have done the hard work, and you have followed them in their work.”

Acts 11:30

The disciples did this and sent their contribution with Barnabas and Saul to the leaders ⌞in Jerusalem⌟.

Acts 20:35

I have given you an example that by working hard like this we should help the weak. We should remember the words that the Lord Jesus said, ‘Giving gifts is more satisfying than receiving them.’ ”

Acts 28:10

They showed respect for us in many ways, and when we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.

Romans 12:8

If it is encouraging others, devote yourself to giving encouragement. If it is sharing, be generous. If it is leadership, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping people in need, help them cheerfully.

Romans 15:27

These Macedonians and Greeks have shared the spiritual wealth of the Christians in Jerusalem. So they are obligated to use their earthly wealth to help them.

Romans 16:12

Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard for the Lord. Greet dear Persis, who has worked very hard for the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s kindness  made me what I am, and that kindness was not wasted on me. Instead, I worked harder than all the others. It was not I who did it, but God’s kindness was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16

to follow the example of people like these and anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field. You are God’s building.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness  be wasted on you.

Galatians 6:6

The person who is taught God’s word should share all good things with his teacher.

Deuteronomy 18:8

If he does, he’ll get the same amount of food as they do, in addition to what he gets from selling his family’s goods.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I can brag on the day of Christ that my effort was not wasted and that my work produced results.

Philippians 2:29

Give him a joyful Christian welcome. Make sure you honor people like Epaphroditus highly.

Philippians 4:3

Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

1 Timothy 3:5

(If a man doesn’t know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

1 Timothy 4:10

Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders  placed their hands on you ⌞to ordain you⌟.

1 Timothy 4:16

Focus on your life and your teaching. Continue to do what I’ve told you. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:6

You are a good servant of Christ Jesus when you point these things out to our brothers and sisters. Then you will be nourished by the words of the Christian faith and the excellent teachings which you have followed closely.

1 Timothy 5:19

Don’t pay attention to an accusation against a spiritual leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:3

Honor widows who have no families.

2 Timothy 2:6

A hard-working farmer should have the first share of the crops.

2 Timothy 4:2

Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all God’s holy people. Those who are with us from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith.