Cross references

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17 BSB

1 Timothy 5:17 has 37 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 35 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Hebrews 13:17 (31 votes) and Galatians 6:6 (25 votes). 40 other verses point back to it. It links with 24 other books, from Genesis 9 to Revelation 2.

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Which verses does 1 Timothy 5:17 point to?

The 20 strongest of 37, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

  2. Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

  3. But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

  4. Luke 10:723 votes

    Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

  5. Hebrews 13:719 votes

    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

  6. The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

  7. Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

  8. Romans 12:814 votes

    if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

  9. Acts 28:1013 votes

    The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.

  10. As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

  11. Acts 11:307 votes

Which verses point to 1 Timothy 5:17?

The 10 strongest of 40.