1 Timothy 5:18

1 Timothy 5:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain [to keep it from eating],” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages [he deserves fair compensation].” [Deut 25:4; Luke 10:7]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

18For the Scripture sayeth, Thou shalt not mousell the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corne: and, The labourer is worthie of his wages.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Scripture says, “Do not stop an ox from eating while it helps separate the grain from the straw.” (Deuteronomy 25:4) Scripture also says, “Workers are worthy of their pay.” (Luke 10:7)

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

18The Bible says: ‘Do not tie shut the mouth of an ox while it walks on your wheat seeds.’ The Bible also says: ‘You must pay a worker what his work is worth.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

18for the Writing says, “You will not muzzle an ox treading out,” and, “Worthy [is] the workman of his reward.”

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