Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
Have we no right to food and to drink?
Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His