1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
KJV
λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή, βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις· καί, ἄξιος ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ.
Greek NT
Dicit enim Scriptura : Non alligabis os bovi trituranti. Et : Dignus est operarius mercede sua.
Vulgate
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
ASV
For the scripture saith: Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
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Intertextual echoes
This verse quotes or alludes to 1 earlier text.
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Deut 25:4 · echo"Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn."Deuteronomy: do not muzzle the ox — double honor to elders
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
§2122The minister should ask nothing for the administration of the sacraments beyond the offerings defined by the competent authority, always being careful that the needy are not deprived of the help of the sacraments because of their poverty."56 The competent authority determines these "offerings" in accordance with the principle that the Christian people ought to contribute to the…
The Church of Christ possesses riches through the munificence of princes, and the liberality of the faithful, who have given their means to the Church. For the Church has need of such resources, and has had them from ancient times for the maintenance of things necessary. Now the true use of ecclesiastical goods was, and is now, to maintain the teaching of religion in schools an…
Cross-references
- 1Cor 9:7 — Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
- 1Cor 9:9 — For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
- 1Cor 9:14 — Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
- Deut 24:14 — Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:
- Deut 25:4 — Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
- Jas 4:5 — Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
- Lev 19:13 — Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.
- Luke 10:7 — And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
- Matt 10:10 — Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.