Paul quotes this assertion in the same way as he used the Old Testament Scriptures, viewing both as divinely inspired (1 Timothy 5:18; Luke 10:7).

Source:

KJV Defenders Study Bible, by Dr. Henry Morris, Ph.D.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Language: English
DEF 10 ISBN 0-529-10444-x
DEF 10-1 ISBN 0-529-10445-8