The elders that rule well (ο καλως προεστωτες πρεσβυτερο). See verse 1 for ordinary sense of πρεσβυτερος for "older man." But here…

Let the elders that rule well. Greek presbuteroi, Presbyters. The apostle had given full instructions respecting bishops…

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Th…

Paul now addresses concerns about “elders” in the church (i.e., those who officially “direct the affairs of the church”). It was the responsibility…

Elders For preserving the good order of the Church, it is also highly necessary that elders should not be neglected, but that due regard s…

Let the elders that rule well
By whom are meant not elders in age; though such ought to be honoured and respected, a…

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…

Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by the Church; here he deals with honoring bishops and priests.

First, he instructs …