Do we not have the right to eat and drink?
Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.
And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.
no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.
I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.
This is my defense to those who would examine me.
When the sun goes down he shall be clean, and afterward he may eat of the holy things, because they are his food.