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For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when he treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
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Commentators agree this verse provides a strong biblical basis for financially supporting pastors and elders. Paul uses an Old Testament law (Deut. 25:4) about not muzzling a working ox to make his point. The logic, as scholars explain, is that if God commands provision for a laboring animal, the church has an even greater responsibility to provide for those who labor spiritually for its well-being.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Thou shalt not muzzle (ου φιμωσεις). Prohibition by ου and future (volitive) indicative of φιμοω (from φιμος, muzzle), old word, q…
19th Century
Anglican
For the scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn.—The quotation is from Deuteronomy 25:4.
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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 18 For the Scripture says In (Deuteronomy 25:4)
you shall not muzzle the ox that…
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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 …