1 Timothy 5:17-25

Paul wrote to Timothy that elders who were teaching pastors were worthy of double honor (respect and financial compensation.) However, any elder or teaching pastor who had dishonored the Lord through disqualifying sin will need to be confronted and rebuked if there are two or three witnesses. Due to the nature of their high profile, Timothy and the congregation of Ephesus would be well-served to be cautious in taking their time in elder selection.