1 Timothy 5:18

English Standard Version

18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” (Le 19:13; De 24:15; De 25:4; Mt 10:10; Lu 10:7; 1Co 9:4; 1Co 9:7; 1Co 9:9) 

New International Version

18 For Scripture says, ‘Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,’ and ‘The worker deserves his wages.’ (De 25:4; Lu 10:7) 

New International Reader’s Version

18 Scripture says, ‘Do not stop an ox from eating while it helps separate the corn from the straw.’ Scripture also says, ‘Workers are worthy of their pay.’ (De 25:4; Lu 10:7) 

King James Version

18 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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