We have planted spiritual seed among you. Is it too much for us to expect to receive some material things from you?
They were glad to do it, and it acknowledges their debt of gratitude. After all, if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they should also share their own earthly blessings with the Jews.
But those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teacher.
So it shouldn’t surprise us if Satan’s servants also pretend to be serving God. But in the end, they’ll get exactly what they deserve.
Don’t bring a bag for the journey, or any extra clothes or sandals or a walking stick. A worker deserves to be given what’s needed.
So those who preach the good news should also receive their living from that work. That’s what the Lord has commanded.
It’s not that I want your gifts. I want greater and greater rewards to be stored up for you.