Lexham English Bible

1 Timothy 5:15-20 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

15. For already some have turned away and followed after Satan.

16. If any believing woman has widows, she must help them, and the church must not be burdened, in order that it may help those who are truly widows.

17. The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

18. For the scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox while it is threshing,” and “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

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

20. Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.