In 1 Corinthians 9:7-14, Paul expands on this right to eat and drink by arguing from Scripture and practice.

1 Corinthians 4:11 describes Paul's actual hunger and thirst, demonstrating he did not exercise his right to provision.

In Matthew 10:10, Jesus declares the laborer deserves food — the principle Paul uses to defend his right to support.

In Luke 10:7, Jesus says the laborer deserves wages — the same principle Paul later quotes to justify material support.

In Galatians 6:6, Paul teaches that students should share good things with their teacher — reinforcing the right to support.

2 Thessalonians 3:8 shows Paul working night and day to avoid being a burden, exemplifying his decision not to use his right.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 explicitly states Paul had the right to support but gave it up as an example for imitation.

1 Timothy 5:18 cites the same OT passages (Deut 25:4 and Luke 10:7) that Paul uses to support apostolic rights.

Nehemiah 5:14 shows Nehemiah refusing his governor's food allowance, mirroring Paul's choice to forgo his right to support.

1 Timothy 5:17 commands double honor for elders, reinforcing the same principle of material support for ministers.