The Didache, or Teaching of the Twelve Apostles · c. 90–150 AD
Chapter 13
Translated by Kirsopp Lake (1912)
1 But every true prophet who wishes to settle among you is worthy of his food.
2 Likewise a true teacher is himself worthy, like the workman, of his food.
3 Therefore thou shalt take the firstfruit of the produce of the winepress and of the threshing-floor and of oxen and sheep, and shalt give them as the firstfruits to the prophets, for they are your high priests.
4 But if you have not a prophet, give to the poor.
5 If thou makest bread, take the first-fruits, and give it according to the commandment.
6 Likewise when thou openest a jar of wine or oil, give the firstfruits to the prophets.
7 Of money also and clothes, and of all your possessions, take the firstfruits, as it seem best to you, and give according to the commandment.
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