Thou shalt not muzzle (ου φιμωσεις). Prohibition by ου and future (volitive) indicative of φιμοω (from φιμος, muzzle), old word, q…

For the Scripture saith. This is cited as a reason why a church should show all due respect and care for its ministers. The reason is that…

For the scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn.—The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4.

This verse, as well as the preceding discussion of support for widows (vv.3– 16), suggests definitely that the “double honor” for elders was to be …

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox. This is a civic precept that commends equity and humanity to us in general (as we have said when explaining …

Ver. 18 For the Scripture says
In (Deuteronomy 25:4)

you shall not muzzle the ox that…

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.