have we not authority to eat and to drink?
and the sun hath gone in, and he hath been clean, and afterwards he doth eat of the holy things, for it `is' his food;
nor scrip for the way, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staff -- for the workman is worthy of his nourishment.
`And in that house remain, eating and drinking the things they have, for worthy `is' the workman of his hire; go not from house to house,
`The silver or gold or garments of no one did I covet;
My defence to those who examine me in this;
And let him who is instructed in the word share with him who is instructing -- in all good things.
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
for ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail, for, night and day working not to be a burden upon any of you, we did preach to you the good news of God;