Honoring The Elders

[17] Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. [18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. [19] Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. [20] Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. [21] I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. [22] Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. [23] Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. [24] Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. [25] Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

• ELDERS

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

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

• Government

Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

• Hypocritical
• Character
• Prophecy

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

• Manners

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.