1 Timothy 5:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

muzzle. Greek. phimoo. See Luke 4:35.

treadeth out, &c. See 1 Corinthians 9:9, where the same quotation occurs. The latter part of the verse is from Matthew 10:10, &c,

reward. pay. Greek. misthos.

1 Timothy 5:18

18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.