¹³ Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?^{(A) 14} In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.^(B)

¹⁷ The elders^(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,^(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. ¹⁸ For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”^[a](C) and “The worker deserves his wages.”^{[b](D) 19} Do not entertain an accusation against an elder^(E) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.^(F)

⁶ Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.^(A)

² and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene)^(A) from whom seven demons had come out; ³ Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s^(B) household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.

¹⁴ Yet it was good of you to share^(A) in my troubles. ¹⁵ Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days^(B) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,^(C) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;^{(D) 16} for even when I was in Thessalonica,^(E) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.^{(F) 17} Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.^{(G) 18} I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus^(H) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant^(I) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. ¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs^(J) according to the riches of his glory^(K) in Christ Jesus.

²⁰ To our God and Father^(L) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(M)