Do we not have the right to our food and drink?
nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others,
Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house.
You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters; we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.
no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff, for laborers deserve their food.
I coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothing.
This is my defense to those who would examine me.
When the sun sets he shall be clean, and afterward he may eat of the sacred donations, for they are his food.