Exposition of I Timothy 5:17, 18 (2)

We noticed in our last essay that double honor should be ascribed to those who rule well, particularly to those who labor in the Word and doctrine. We believe that it is of importance to take a bit closer look at the implications of this phrase from the apostle's pen. The first matter that forces itself to our attention is what is meant by the terms "word" and "doctrine." There is an interpretation which holds that this refers to "preaching" and "teaching." The term teaching would then...