Paying the Pastor
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1 Timothy 5:17, 18
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
1 Corinthians 9:14
In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
Acts 20:33–35
I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Luke 10:7
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
Romans 4:4
Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.
1 Corinthians 9:18, 19
What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it. / Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
Deuteronomy 25:4
Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.
2 Corinthians 11:7–9
Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge? / I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. / And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.