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 not power to eat and to drink?
Matthew 10:10
Nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor a staff: for the workman is worthy of his food.
Luke 10:7
And in the 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
Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teacheth in all good things.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

General references

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