Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
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Gill's Exposition
In Deu 25:4
thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn; See Gill on Co1 9:9. See Gill on Co1 9:10. The ox, for its strength and labour, is a fit emblem of a Gospel minister; and its…
Barnes' Notes
Let the elders that rule well - Greek, πρεσβύτεροι presbuteroi, Presbyters. The apostle had given full instructions respecting bishops 1Ti 3:1-7; deacons 1Ti 3:8-13; widows 1Ti 5:3-16; and he here…
Adam Clarke
Let the elders that rule well - Elder is probably here the name of an ecclesiastical officer, similar to what we now term presbyter. See on Ti1 5:1 (note). Dr. Macknight has remarked that, "in the…
Here are directions,
I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained (Ti1 5:17): Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour (that…
Timothy's duties in regard to Presbyters
Timothy's official treatment of the presbyters follows, and his personal bearing as requisite for this. The same general subject runs throughout, though (as…
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