1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17-18 - The elders who direct the affairs of the church we... 17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

(17) Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. —More accurately rendered, “Let the elders (presbyters) who rule well.”