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Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
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"Honor" Includes Financial Support
Commentators unanimously agree that the "double honor" due to elders is not just about respect. The term includes generous financial support or an "honorarium." Scholars explain this is a leader's just due for their work, ensuring that those who dedicate their time to shepherding the church are properly cared for by the congregation.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let the elders that rule well. Greek presbuteroi, Presbyters. The apostle had given full instructions respecting bishops…
The elders that rule well (ο καλως προεστωτες πρεσβυτερο). See verse 1 for ordinary sense of πρεσβυτερος for "older man." But here…
19th Century
Anglican
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Th…
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Paul now addresses concerns about “elders” in the church (i.e., those who officially “direct the affairs of the church”). It was the responsibility…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let the elders that rule well By whom are meant not elders in age; though such ought to be honoured and respected, a…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by the Church; here he deals with honoring bishops and priests.
First, he instructs …
