Have we not power to eat and to drink?

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

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

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

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.