Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
I and my
The bread
Bible References
I and my
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we no right to eat and drink at the expense of the churches?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
we did not take free meals from anyone; no, toiling hard at our trade, we worked night and day, so as not to be a burden to any of you.
The bread
Romans 13:6
for the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.