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1 Timothy 5:17 Instructions for Church Leaders

17 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 for 1 Timothy 5:17

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 worke... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:10

Genesis 9:23 - But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders; then they walked in bac... Click to read the verse Genesis 9:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 9:23

1 Timothy 5:1 - Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1

Romans 13:7 - Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respe... Click to read the verse Romans 13:7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:7

Genesis 24:2 - He said to the chief servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, “Put your ... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:2

Acts 20:35 - In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembe... Click to read the verse Acts 20:35 Click to read the verse Acts 20:35

Hebrews 13:7 - Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7

Isaiah 40:2 - Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:2

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Titus 2:10 - and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way th... Click to read the verse Titus 2:10 Click to read the verse Titus 2:10

Genesis 47:22 - However, he did not buy the land of the priests, because they received a regular allotment from... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:22

Galatians 6:6 - Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6

Acts 11:30 - This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul. Click to read the verse Acts 11:30 Click to read the verse Acts 11:30

Acts 20:17 - From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. Click to read the verse Acts 20:17 Click to read the verse Acts 20:17

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Jeremiah 16:18 - I will repay them double for their wickedness and their sin, because they have defiled my land ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:18

1 Timothy 4:16 - Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16

Numbers 31:41 - Moses gave the tribute to Eleazar the priest as the Lord’s part, as the Lord commanded Moses. Click to read the verse Numbers 31:41 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:41

Philippians 4:3 - Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cau... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:3

Romans 16:12 - Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:12 Click to read the verse Romans 16:12

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

1 Corinthians 12:28 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28

2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with gr... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2

Matthew 9:37-38 - Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Click to read the verse Matthew 9:37-38 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:37-38

Romans 12:7 - If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; Click to read the verse Romans 12:7 Click to read the verse Romans 12:7

2 Kings 2:9 - When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:9

Hebrews 13:17 - Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:17

Deuteronomy 14:27 - And do not neglect the Levites living in your towns, for they have no allotment or inheritance ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 14:27 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 14:27

Luke 10:7 - Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wag... Click to read the verse Luke 10:7 Click to read the verse Luke 10:7

Jeremiah 17:18 - Let my persecutors be put to shame, but keep me from shame; let them be terrified, but keep me ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:18

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 - Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1

1 Timothy 4:10 - (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Sav... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:10

John 4:38 - I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have r... Click to read the verse John 4:38 Click to read the verse John 4:38

1 Corinthians 3:9 - For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:9

1 Timothy 3:5 - (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:5

Zechariah 9:12 - Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:12 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:12

2 Kings 2:19 - Healing of the Water The men of the city said to Elisha, “Look, our lord, this town is well sit... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:19

Acts 28:10 - They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplie... Click to read the verse Acts 28:10 Click to read the verse Acts 28:10

1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, bro... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

2 Timothy 2:6 - The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:6 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:6

Matthew 24:25 - See, I have told you ahead of time. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:25

Romans 15:27 - They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:27 Click to read the verse Romans 15:27

1 Thessalonians 2:6 - We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Matthew 9:37 - Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Click to read the verse Matthew 9:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:37

Luke 10:1-2 - Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them ... Click to read the verse Luke 10:1-2 Click to read the verse Luke 10:1-2

Hebrews 13:24 - Greet all your leaders and all God’s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:24

Philippians 2:29 - Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:29 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:29

1 Corinthians 16:16 - to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16

Philippians 2:16 - as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not ... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16

1 Timothy 5:3 - Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3

1 Corinthians 9:5-14 - Don’t we have the right to take a believing wife along with us, as do the other apostles and th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:5-14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:5-14