1 Timothy 5:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his rew..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:18 — KJV
“For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.”
— 1 Timothy 5:18 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:18 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 5:18
“Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. treadeth...: Heb. thresheth”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:18: shalt, muzzle, treadeth
“For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:18: shalt, muzzle, treadeth
“And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD. desolate...: Heb. everlasting desolations”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:18: saith, shalt, corn
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision; it containeth much.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:18: saith, shalt, corn
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:18: shalt, corn, reward
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