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1 Timothy 5:18

Thou shalt not muzzle

(ου φιμωσεις). Prohibition by ου and future (volitive) indicative of φιμοω (from φιμος, muzzle), old word, quoted also in 1 Corinthians 9:9 as here from Deuteronomy 25:4, and for the same purpose, to show the preacher's right to pay for his work. See 1 Corinthians 9:9 for αλοωντα ( when he treadeth out the corn ).The labourer is worthy of his hire

(αξιος ο εργατης του μισθου αυτου). These words occur in precisely this form in Luke 10:7. It appears also in Matthew 10:10 with της τροφης (food) instead of του μισθου. In 1 Corinthians 9:14 Paul has the sense of it and says: "so also the Lord ordained," clearly meaning that Jesus had so said. It only remains to tell whether Paul here is quoting an unwritten saying of Jesus as he did in Acts 20:35 or even the Gospel of Luke or Q (the Logia of Jesus). There is no way to decide this question. If Luke wrote his Gospel before A.D. 62 as is quite possible and Acts by A.D. 63, he could refer to the Gospel. It is not clear whether Scripture is here meant to apply to this quotation from the Lord Jesus. For εργατης (labourer) see Philippians 3:2.

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See also 1 Timothy 5:18 in other biblical comments:

  • A Textual Commentary On The Greek New Testament by Bruce M. Metzger

    1 TIMOTHY 5:18 tou/ misqou/ {A} The original hand of codex Sinaiticus reads th/j trofh/j, no doubt from having recollected Matthew 10:10....

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 18. _THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX_] This is a manifest proof that by τιμη, _honour_, in the preceding verse, the apostle means _salary_ or _wages_: "Let the elders that rul...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH - This is adduced as a reason why a church should show all due respect and care for its ministers. The reason is, that as God took care to make provision for the laboring ox, m...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    V. INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS CHAPTER 5 _ 1. Concerning widows (1 Timothy 5:1)_ 2. Concerning elders (1 Timothy 5:17) 3. Responsibility and personal instructions (1 Timothy 5:22)...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ELDERS. In 1 Timothy 3:1 * Paul discusses _qualifications_ for eldership, here he gives Timothy rules for its _supervision._ (_a)_ On the principle of Scripture (Deuteronomy 25:4, _cf._ 1 Corinthians...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    THE DUTY TO REPRIMAND (1 Timothy 5:1-2)...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    Let elders who discharge their duties well be judged worthy of double honour, especially those who toil in preaching and in teaching; for Scripture says: "You must not muzzle the ox when he is treadin...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    MUZZLE. Greek. _phimoo_. See Luke 4:35. TREADETH out, &c. See 1 Corinthians 9:9, where the same quotation occurs. The latter part of the verse is from Matthew 10:10, &c, REWARD. pay. Greek.

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _the scripture saith_ The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4, and goes to the end of the clause only, -thou shalt not muzzle the ox WHEN HE TREADETH OUT the corn;" or, as Dr Farrar renders, -thou shal...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    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 n...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    ACP f follow the order of the LXX. οὐ φιμώσεις βοῦν� (as in 1 Corinthians 9:9); but the order in the text is supported by אD2GKL d g. 18. ΛΈΓΕΙ ΓᾺΡ Ἡ ΓΡΑΦΉ. This is the ordinary Pauline formula of cit...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΓΡΑΦΉ (G1124) Писание (TDNT). ΒΟΫΣ (G1016) вол, корова, ΆΛΟΏΝΤΑ _praes. act. part. (adj.) от_ ΆΛΟΆΩ (G248) молотить, ΦΙΜΏΣΕΙΣ _fut. ind. act. от_ ΦΙΜΌΩ (G5392) надевать узду (1 Corinthians 9:9

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    THE LABOURER IS WORTHY OF HIS REWARD.— This passage occurs no where in the New Testament, except here and Luke 10:7. St. Luke was the companion of St. Paul, and wrote his gospel, not only under the in...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    CARE OF ELDERS. 1 Timothy 5:17-25 _TEXT 5:17-25_ 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. THE SCRIPTURE (; ). The Spirit often designs a fuller meaning under lit...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    1 The signs of the last days are all present with us now. The teaching of deceiving spirits and demons has become one of the great and popular cults of the day. Their deception seems chiefly to take t...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    3 Translators have experienced much difficulty with this opening sentence, because it seemed to lack the principal verb. The A V adds _ so do_, the Revisers _ so do I now_. It is very seldom that any...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    5:18 says, (c-4) See Deuteronomy 25:4 . hire. (d-22) See Luke 10:7 ....

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX] Deuteronomy 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:9; AND, THE LABOURER _is_ WORTHY OF HIS HIRE] read, 'And the,' etc. The words seem St. Paul's, not a quotation....

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    RESUMPTION OF CHARGE TO TIMOTHY as to presbyters. (1) Presbyters distinguished by their zeal, specially those distinguished in preaching and catechising, are to have higher honour and a larger stipend...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    REGARDING WIDOWS AND ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ELDERS 1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. AN ELDER] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    HOW TO BE A LEADER IN THE CHURCH 1 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 5 ABOUT PERSONAL ATTITUDES AND RELATIONS (5:1-2) V1 Do not correct an older man with hard words. But appeal to him as if he wer...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN. — The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4. The idea in the Apostle’s mind, when he quoted the words of Moses, was: If,...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    If this verse is read without critical prejudice, it implies that in the writer's judgment a quotation from Deuteronomy 25:4 and the Saying, ἄξιος, κ. τ. λ. might be coordinated as ἡ γραφή; just as in...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    What I have been saying about the support of widows reminds me of another question of Church finance: the payment of presbyters. Equity and scriptural principles suggest that they should be remunerate...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    IMPARTIAL AND KINDLY SUPERVISION 1 Timothy 5:17 A man of years was always to be honored, and if he were called to rule in the church, he was to be treated with double honor; but none should be appoin...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    Timothy's demeanor toward men and women was now described, and demands careful study and attention. As for men, seniors are to be treated with respect, while the younger men are to be treated as breth...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    GIVING PROPER HONOR TO ELDERS Elders rule, or direct the affairs of the church, under the chief shepherd, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 5:1-5). They should not be forced to earn their living as well. Any elde...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    The priests, or ancient ministers, (i.e. bishops, priests, &c.) deserve a double honour; i.e. to be more liberally supplied and maintained by the flock, especially when they labour in preaching the wo...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    (17) В¶ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (18) For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    1 Timothy 1:1-20. We enter now on the confidential communications of the apostle to some of his fellow-labourers, and tonight on the epistles to Timothy. The two have much in common, but they have als...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    18_Thou shalt not muzzle the ox _This is a political precept which recommends to us equity and humanity (101) in general; as we have said in expounding the First Epistle to the Corinthians; (102) for,...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    Having thus considered the labourer, the apostle returns to the details of the work, in which Timothy was to display his diligence and watchful care. Everywhere here the subject is that which is suita...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    Ver. 18 FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH,.... In Deuteronomy 25:4 THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN; 1 Corinthians 9:9. 1 Corinthians 9:10. The ox,

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer _is_ worthy of his reward. Ver. 18. _Thou shalt not muzzle, &c._] _See Trapp on "_ 1Co 9:9 _"_ Wo...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _Let the elders that rule well_ Who approve themselves faithful stewards of all that is committed to their charge; _be counted worthy of double honour_ A more abundant provision, seeing that such will...

  • Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament (1851)

    THE SCRIPTURE SAITH; DEUTERONOMY 25:4; MATTHEW 10:10; LUKE 10:7. It is the will of God that officers of the church, especially ministers who devote their life to the promotion of her interests, should...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    RULES OF CONDUCT WITH REGARD TO THE ELDERS OF THE CONGREGATION....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAITH, THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADS OUT THE CORN; AND, THE LABORER IS WORTHY OF HIS REWARD....

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    In this section we are faced with more detailed, practical responsibilities in reference to the various relationships in which one may be found. This is wholesome, sobering instruction. First, a young...

  • Manly Luscombe Commentary on New Testament

    For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward. 1. Muzzle - Where does the Bible make this statement? What is the applicati...

  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

    “FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAYS”: The first Scripture cited is Deuteronomy 25:4 “Thou shall not muzzle the ox while He is threshing”. Threshing was sometimes done by having the grain trampled under foot by ho...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    17-25 Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. T...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    This verse maketh it evident that maintenance is part of the _double honour_ that is due to such as labour in the word and doctrine in the first place: and not to them alone, but to any such as are em...

  • NT Verse References in the Ante-Nicene Fathers

    Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II And the same law commands "not to muzzle the ox which treadeth out the corn: for the labourer must be reckoned worthy of his food."[213]...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    1 Timothy 5:18 For G1063 Scripture G1124 says G3004 (G5719) shall G5392 not G3756 muzzle G5392 (G5692) ox...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    1 Timothy 5:18. THE SCRIPTURE SAITH. It is interesting to note that St. Paul had already quoted (in 1 Corinthians 9:9) and reasoned on the verse from Deuteronomy 25:4, going below the letter to the pr...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Work of a good minister of Christ. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Timothy, Satan. CONCLUSION: Ministers of Jesus Christ are reprovers by office, for they are not alone to preach the Word, b...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    1 Timothy 5:1. _Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father._ Job's three princely friends not only mistook his case, but were severe in their reprehensions; and were themselves reprehended of th...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    FOR THE SCRIPTURE SAYS. See note on 1 Corinthians 9:9. Paul also quotes Luke 10:7 and calls it _scripture._ Peter includes Paul's writing in the term _scripture_ (2 Peter 3:16)....

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:17 Honoring elders includes providing for them financially and being careful in handling accusations against them. ⇐...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:18 MUZZLE AN OX. See Deuteronomy 25:4, which requires an owner to allow an ox to eat of the grain he is grinding. One who works for s

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 1 Timothy 5:17. COUNTED WORTHY OF DOUBLE HONOUR.—If the honour is remuneration, this double honour, denoting competent reward as well as respect, is like Costard’s “g...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 5:1 _Exhort _for _intreat_,_ _A.V.; _and _omitted. REBUKE NOT (μὴ ἐπιπλήξης); only here in the New Testament for the more usual ἐπιτιμάω (2 Timothy 4:2, and frequently in th...

  • The Typology of Scripture by Patrick Fairbairn

    Ver. 18. _For the Scripture saith,_ the _for_ implying that the passage to be quoted supports the sentiment just expressed, _Thou shalt not muzzle an ox while treading out,_ namely, the corn; or, as i...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Shall we turn now in our Bibles to First Timothy chapter five? Paul is a spiritual father to Timothy, Timothy's mentor. He looks upon him as a son; in fact, he calls him his son in the faith. Timothy...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Corinthians 9:10; 1 Corinthians 9:9; Deuteronomy 24:14; Deuteronomy 24:15;...

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    The Scripture [η γ ρ α φ η]. Comp. 2 Timothy 3:16. To the Jews hJ grafh signified the O. T. canon of Scripture; but in most cases hJ grafh is used of a particular passage of Scripture which is indicat...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Deuteronomy 25:4...

  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

    These words evidently show, that by HONOUR, in the former verse, is to be understood MAINTENANCE;. place is here cited where the law of Moses forbade the MUZZLING OF THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN,...

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