Matthew 10:10 records Jesus saying the worker deserves his wages, directly supporting Paul's argument that preachers should live from the gospel.

Luke 10:7 repeats Jesus' teaching that the worker deserves his wages, reinforcing the same principle Paul applies to gospel workers.

1 Timothy 5:17 honors elders who preach and teach with double honor, paralleling the support Paul advocates for those who proclaim the gospel.

Numbers 18:21 gives tithes to Levites as inheritance for their work at the tent, directly supporting the idea that ministers live from the offerings of the people.

In Deuteronomy 18:1, the Levites have no inheritance but live from offerings — OT precedent for ministers receiving support.

In Ezekiel 44:29, priests eat the offerings — another OT example of ministers being supported by the people.

In 2 Corinthians 11:7, Paul says he preached free of charge — a contrast to the right to live from the gospel stated here.

Galatians 6:6 instructs sharing good things with those who teach the word, extending the principle of supporting instructors.

In Ezekiel 45:5, Levites receive land and cities as provision — similar principle but land-based rather than direct offerings.

In Ezekiel 48:10, a holy portion of land is given to priests — another OT provision for ministers, though land-based.