1 Corinthians 9:9
for it is written in the law of Moses, "thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn." are oxen the objects of divine care?
1 Timothy 5:18
for the scripture says, "thou shalt not muzzle the ox, when he treads the corn." and, "the labourer is worthy of his reward."
Matthew 6:26-30
consider the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor lay up any stores; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much greater value than they?
Luke 12:24-28
consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: nor have cellar or barn: are not you of much greater value than the fowls?