Do we have no right to eat and to drink?
When the sun goes down, he shall be clean, and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his food.
nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor shoes, nor even staffs. For the workman is worthy of his keep.
Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they give, for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
This is my answer to those who examine me.
Let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.
For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.