Translation Comparison

1 Timothy 5:17

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Timothy 5:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Timothy 5:17 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
American Standard VersionASV	Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Let the priests that rule well, be esteemed worthy of double honour: especially they who labour in the word and doctrine:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;
English Revised VersionERV	Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
World English BibleWEB	Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word and teaching,
American King James VersionAKJV	Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.

King James Bible

KJV

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Let the priests that rule well, be esteemed worthy of double honour: especially they who labour in the word and doctrine:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

English Revised Version

ERV

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

World English Bible

WEB

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word and teaching,

American King James Version

AKJV

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.