1 Timothy 5:17

New International Reader's Version

The elders who do the church’s work well are worth twice as much honor. That is true in a special way of elders who preach and teach.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

After they had gone across, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me. What can I do for you before I’m taken away from you?” “Please give me a double share of your spirit,” Elisha replied.

Isaiah 40:2

Speak tenderly to the people of Jerusalem. Announce to them that their hard labor has been completed. Tell them that their sin has been paid for. Tell them the Lord has punished them enough for all their sins.”

Jeremiah 16:18

I will pay them back double for their sin and the evil things they have done. They have made my land ‘unclean.’ They have set up lifeless statues of their evil gods. They have filled my land with them. I hate those gods.”

Jeremiah 17:18

Let those who attack me be put to shame. But keep me from shame. Let them be terrified. But keep me from terror. Bring the day of trouble on them. Destroy them once and for all.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your place of safety, you prisoners who still have hope. Even now I announce that I will give you back much more than you had before.

Numbers 18:31

You and your families can eat the rest of it anywhere. It is your pay for your work at the tent of meeting.

Matthew 24:25

See, I have told you ahead of time.

Luke 10:7

Stay there, and eat and drink anything they give you. Workers are worthy of their pay. Do not move around from house to house.

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.

John 4:38

I sent you to gather what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work. You have gathered the benefits of their work.”

Acts 11:30

They sent their gift to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that we must work hard and help the weak. We must remember the words of the Lord Jesus. He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Acts 28:10

The people of the island honored us in many ways. When we were ready to sail, they gave us the supplies we needed.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

Romans 15:27

They were happy to do it. And of course they owe it to them. The Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings. So the Gentiles should share their earthly blessings with the Jews.

Romans 16:12

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa. Those women work hard for the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis. She is another woman who has worked very hard for the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of God’s grace I am what I am. And his grace was not wasted on me. No, I have worked harder than all the other apostles. But I didn’t do the work. God’s grace was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16

to follow the lead of people like them. Follow everyone who joins in the task and works hard at it.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We work together to serve God. You are like God’s field. You are like his building.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We work together with God. So we are asking you not to receive God’s grace and then do nothing with it.

Galatians 6:6

But those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teacher.

Deuteronomy 18:8

He must have an equal share of the good things they have. That applies even if he has already received money by selling things his family owned.

Philippians 2:16

You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. Then I will be able to boast about you on the day Christ returns. I can be happy that I didn’t run or work for nothing.

Philippians 2:29

So then, welcome him as a brother in the Lord with great joy. Honor people like him.

Philippians 4:3

My true companion, here is what I ask you to do. Help these women, because they have served at my side. They have worked with me to spread the good news. So have Clement and the rest of those who have worked together with me. Their names are all written in the book of life.

1 Timothy 3:5

Suppose someone doesn’t know how to manage his own family. Then how can he take care of God’s church?

1 Timothy 4:10

This is why we work and try so hard. It’s because we have put our hope in the living God. He is the Savior of all people. Most of all, he is the Savior of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t fail to use the gift the Holy Spirit gave you. He gave it to you through a prophecy from God. It was given when the elders placed their hands on you.

1 Timothy 4:16

Be careful of how you live and what you believe. Never give up. Then you will save yourself and those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:6

Point out these things to the brothers and sisters. Then you will serve Christ Jesus well. You will show that you’ve grown in the truths of the faith. You will show that you’ve been trained by the good teaching you’ve obeyed.

1 Timothy 5:19

Don’t believe a charge against an elder unless two or three witnesses bring it.

1 Timothy 5:3

Take care of the widows who really need help.

2 Timothy 2:6

The farmer who works hard should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Hebrews 13:17

Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders. Greet all the Lord’s people. The believers from Italy send you their greetings.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders. They spoke God’s word to you. Think about the results of their way of life. Copy their faith.