18. For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.
4. Different Orders in the Ministry.
Philemon, 1. Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-laborer.
1 Tim. III, 8. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre.
1 Tim. III, 10. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
1 Tim. III, 12. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Tim. V, 1. Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren.
1 Tim. V, 17. Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.