1 Timothy 5:18

18For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”5:18 Deut. 25:4 and “The worker deserves his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7

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

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

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]

18For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4 and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7; see also Leviticus 19:13 and Deuteronomy 24:14–15.

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)