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

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Or saith he {it} altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, {this} is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

Nor scrip for {your} journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. {staves: Gr. a staff}

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except {it be} that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.