1 Timothy · Πρὸς Τιμόθεον Αʹ

1 Timothy 5:18

Λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή, Βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις· καί, Ἄξιος ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ.
Legei gar ē graphē, Boyn aloōnta oy phimōseis· kai, Axios o ergatēs toy misthoy aytoy.
King James Version (KJV)

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Modern English

For Scripture says, Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and The worker deserves his wages.

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