1 Timothy 5:17

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

And as they were crossing, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask for something, and I will do it for you before I am taken away from you.” And Elisha said, “Let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

Isaiah 40:2

Speak kindly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare has ended, that her iniquity has been pardoned, that she has received of the hand of the Lord double for all her sins.

Jeremiah 16:18

First I will doubly recompense their iniquity and their sin, because they have defiled My land; they have filled My inheritance with the carcasses of their detestable and abominable things.

Jeremiah 17:18

Let those who persecute me be humiliated, but let me not be humiliated; let them be dismayed, but let me not be dismayed. Bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your stronghold, prisoners who now have hope. Today I declare that I will return to you a double portion.

Numbers 18:31

You will eat it in every place, you and your households, because it is your reward for your service in the tent of meeting.

Matthew 24:25

See, I have told you beforehand.

Luke 10:7

Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they give, for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.

Luke 12:42

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his house servants, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

John 4:38

I sent you to reap a crop for which you did not labor. And you have benefited from their labor.”

Acts 11:30

Indeed they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you how, working like this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  ”

Acts 28:10

They honored us in many ways. And when we sailed, they provided us with necessary supplies.

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 15:27

It has pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, they also ought to minister to them in material things.

Romans 16:12

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who also labored much in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am. And His grace toward me was not in vain. I labored more abundantly than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16

that you submit yourselves to such people, and to everyone who helps and labors with us.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are laborers together with God: You are God’s field; you are God’s building.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As workers together with God, we ask you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 6:6

Let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Deuteronomy 18:8

They must have the same portions to eat, besides any profits he may receive from the sale of his father’s inheritance.

Philippians 2:16

Hold forth the word of life that I may rejoice on the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So receive him in the Lord with all joy. And hold such ones in high regard,

Philippians 4:3

I ask you also, true companion, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with my other fellow laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?

1 Timothy 4:10

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the elders.

1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed to yourself and to the teaching. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:6

If you remind the brothers of these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and of good teaching, which you have followed closely.

1 Timothy 5:19

Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:3

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

2 Timothy 2:6

The farmer who labors should be first to partake of the crops.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all those who rule over you and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who rule over you, who have proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering the results it has produced in their lives.