1 Corinthians 9:4
Have I no right to claim food and drink?
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.
2 Thessalonians 3:8-9
I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.
Matthew 10:10
"not even a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a stick; for the worker is worth his rations.
Luke 10:7
"Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.
1 Corinthians 9:7-14
What soldier ever serves at his own expense? What farmer ever plants a vineyard and his flock and does not taste the milk?
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
1 Timothy 5:17-18
Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.