1 Timothy 5:17-25

17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

18For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker deserves his pay.”

19Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

20Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.

21Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

24The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

25Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.