1 Timothy 5:17

Tree of Life Version

The elders who lead well are worthy of honor and honorarium—especially those who work hard in the word and teaching.

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

Now as they were crossing over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I will do for you before I am taken from you.” So Elisha said, “Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.”

Isaiah 40:2

Speak kindly to the heart of Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her warfare has ended, that her iniquity has been removed. For she has received from Adonai’s hand double for all her sins.

Jeremiah 16:18

First I will repay them double for their iniquity and their sin, because they have profaned My land, and they have filled My possession with the carcasses of their vile things and their abominations.”

Jeremiah 17:18

Let my persecutors be ashamed, yet let me not be ashamed. Let them be dismayed, but let me not be dismayed. Bring on them the evil day, Destroy them with double destruction.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Today I declare that I will restore twice as much to you.

Numbers 18:31

You and your household may eat it in any place. It is your wage for your service in the Tent of Meeting.

Matthew 24:25

See, I have told you beforehand.

Luke 10:7

And remain in this same home, eating and drinking the things they offer, for the worker is deserving of his wage. Do not keep moving from house to house.

Luke 12:42

And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their food portion at the proper time?

John 4:38

I sent you to reap what you haven’t worked for. Others have worked hard, and you have joined in their work.”

Acts 11:30

This they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you an object lesson—that by hard work one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Yeshua, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Acts 28:10

They also heaped honors on us; and when we sailed, they put on board all the supplies we needed.

Romans 12:8

or the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who gives, in generosity; the one who leads, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 15:27

Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are under obligation to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they also ought to serve them in material blessings.

Romans 16:12

Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers in the Lord. Greet Persis whom I dearly love, who has worked hard in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace toward me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than them all—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16

also to submit to people such as these, and to everyone working together and laboring.

1 Corinthians 3:9

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

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since we are co-laboring, we also urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

Galatians 6:6

Now let the one who is taught the word share all good things with his teacher.

Deuteronomy 18:8

They are to eat equal portions, regardless of their fathers’ goods.

Philippians 2:16

holding fast to the word of life, so that I may boast in the day of Messiah that I did not run or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard,

Philippians 4:3

Yes, and I ask you, true companion, to help these women—they labored side by side with me in spreading the Good News, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

1 Timothy 3:5

(But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s community?)

1 Timothy 4:10

(for to this end we work hard and strive): “We have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially those who trust.”

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 4:16

Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for in doing so you will save yourself and those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:6

In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Messiah Yeshua, nourished in the words of the faith and the sound teaching that you have been following.

1 Timothy 5:19

Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:3

Honor widows who are really widows—

2 Timothy 2:6

The hard-working farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the Word! Be ready when it is convenient or inconvenient. Confront, rebuke, encourage—with complete patience and instruction.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as ones who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all the kedoshim—those from Italy greet you.

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.