17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. |
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. |
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. |
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. |
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. |
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. |
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. |
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. |
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. |
