1 Timothy 5:17

New International Version

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.

Isaiah 40:2

Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.

Jeremiah 16:18

I will repay them double for their wickedness and their sin, because they have defiled my land with the lifeless forms of their vile images and have filled my inheritance with their detestable idols.”

Jeremiah 17:18

Let my persecutors be put to shame, but keep me from shame; let them be terrified, but keep me from terror. Bring on them the day of disaster; destroy them with double destruction.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.

Numbers 18:31

You and your households may eat the rest of it anywhere, for it is your wages for your work at the tent of meeting.

Matthew 24:25

See, I have told you ahead of time.

Luke 10:7

Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?

John 4:38

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”

Acts 11:30

This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Acts 28:10

They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.

Romans 12:8

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Romans 15:27

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.

Romans 16:12

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16

to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

Galatians 6:6

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

Deuteronomy 18:8

He is to share equally in their benefits, even though he has received money from the sale of family possessions.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

Philippians 4:3

Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

1 Timothy 3:5

(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

1 Timothy 4:10

That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 4:16

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

1 Timothy 4:6

If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

1 Timothy 5:19

Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:3

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.

2 Timothy 2:6

The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

Hebrews 13:17

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Hebrews 13:24

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

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.