1 Timothy 5:18

“For the Scripture saith, etc.] In (<052504>Deuteronomy 25:4) thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn; (See Gill on “<460909>1 Corinthians 9:9”). (See Gill on “<460910>1 Corinthians 9:10”). The ox, for its strength and labour, is a fit emblem of a Gospel minister; and its treading the corn out of the husk and ear aptly represents the beating out, as it were, of Gospel truths, by the ministers of it, their making the doctrines of the Gospel clear, plain, and evident to the understandings of men; wherefore, as the ox was not muzzled when it trod out the corn, but might freely and largely feed upon it, so such who labour in the preaching of the Gospel ought to have a sufficient…”

“the scripture-- (Deu 25:4; quoted before in Co1 9:9). the ox that treadeth out--Greek, An ox while treading. The labourer is worthy of his reward--or "hire"; quoted from Luk 10:7, whereas Mat 10:10 has "his meat," or "food." If Paul extends the phrase, "Scripture saith," to this second clause, as well as to the first, he will be hereby recognizing the Gospel of Luke, his own helper (whence appears the undesigned appositeness of the quotation), as inspired Scripture. This I think the correct view. The Gospel according to Luke was probably in circulation then about eight or nine years. However, it is possible "Scripture saith" applies only to the passage quoted from Deu 25:4; and then his…”

“For the Scripture saith - This is adduced as a reason why a church should show all due respect and care for its ministers. The reason is, that as God took care to make provision for the laboring ox, much more should due attention be paid to those who labor for the welfare of the church. Thou shalt not muzzle the ox - see this passage explained, and its bearing on such an argument shown, in the notes on 1 Corinthians 9:8-10. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward - This expression is found substantially in Matthew 10:10, and Luke 10:7. It does not occur in so many words in the Old Testament, and yet the apostle adduces it evidently as a quotation from the Scriptures, and as authority in…”

“Deu 25:4 1 Timothy 5:19”

“the scripture: Rom 4:3, Rom 9:17, Rom 10:11, Rom 11:2; Gal 3:8; Jam 4:5 Thou: Deu 25:4; Co1 9:9, Co1 9:10 The labourer: Lev 19:13; Deu 24:14, Deu 24:15; Mat 10:10; Luk 10:7 1 Timothy 5:19”