It was to this plan for the support of the ministry that Paul referred when he said, "Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel." And later, in writing to Timothy, the apostle said, "The laborer is worthy of his reward." 1 Timothy 5:18.

Det var denne metode til prædikanternes underhold, Paulus hentydede til, da han sagde: "Således har også Herren bestemt, at de, der forkynder evangeliet, skal leve af evangeliet." Og senere sagde apostlen i brevet til Timoteus: "En arbejder er sin løn værd!" 1Tim. 5,18.