Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Bible References

Ordained

1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we no right to eat and to drink?
Matthew 10:10
no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
Luke 10:7
And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Galatians 6:6
But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

General references

Leviticus 7:32
And the right thigh shall ye give unto the priest for a heave-offering out of the sacrifices of your peace-offerings.
Leviticus 22:7
And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.
Numbers 35:2
Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and suburbs for the cities round about them shall ye give unto the Levites.
Galatians 6:6
But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

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