Do we not have the right to our food and drink?
nor did we seek glory from men, whether from you or from others, though we might 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 our labor and toil, brethren; we worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you, while we preached to you the gospel of God.
Let him who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.
no bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor 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 is down he shall be clean; and afterward he may eat of the holy things, because such are his food.