1 Corinthians 9:4-7

4As apostles, Barnabas and I should receive food and drink from the people that we help.

5If we have a Christian wife, we should take her with us as we travel. The other apostles do this. So do the Lord's brothers, and also Peter. We have the same authority that they have.

6Barnabas and I seem to be the only leaders who must work at other jobs. We should not need to do that!

7Think about these examples: A soldier never has to pay for his own food and clothes. A farmer who plants vines will eat some of the grapes. A person who takes care of sheep or goats will drink some of the milk from those animals. You know that is what always happens.