1 Timothy 5:14-19

14So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.

15Some [widows] have already turned away [from the faith] to follow Satan.

16If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent].

17The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].

18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain [to keep it from eating],” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages [he deserves fair compensation].”

19Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses.