Romans 13:6-7

just as you pay your taxes; they are God's ministers, devoting themselves to this service.

1 Corinthians 9:4-15

Have we not a right to our food and drink?

1 Corinthians 9:18

What pay then do I get? Why, that in my preaching I can offer the good news without cost, and so not take full advantage of my rights as a preacher.

2 Thessalonians 3:8-9

I did not eat anybody's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor I worked night and day, in order not to be a burden to any of you.

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Summary

Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

The bread

Bible References

I and my

1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not a right to our food and drink?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
I did not eat anybody's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor I worked night and day, in order not to be a burden to any of you.

The bread

Romans 13:6
just as you pay your taxes; they are God's ministers, devoting themselves to this service.