Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Timothy 5:18 in New International Version "For Scripture says, ‘Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,’ and ‘The worker deserves his wages.’" De 25:4 Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain. Lu 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.