Galatians 6:6
Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Cross-reference
1 Timothy 5:18 grounds this principle in Scripture: 'the worker deserves his wages,' applying the OT command to support teachers.
1 Timothy 5:17 reinforces the principle: elders who teach are worthy of 'double honor,' a parallel call to support those who instruct in the word.
1 Corinthians 9:9-14 argues preachers deserve material support — the same teaching behind 'share all good things with the teacher'.
Romans 15:27 articulates reciprocity: sharing material blessings with those who gave spiritual — exactly Paul's point here.
Matthew 10:10 states workers deserve support — the same principle Paul applies to sharing good things with teachers.
Numbers 18:21 gives tithes to Levites as inheritance for their service—a strong OT parallel to supporting those who teach.
2 Thessalonians 3:9 presents Paul's choice to forgo his right to support as an example — contrasting with the instruction to provide support in Galatians.
1 Corinthians 9:14 cites the Lord's command that gospel proclaimers should live from the gospel — reinforcing the principle of supporting teachers.
In 1 Corinthians 9:11, Paul uses the same logic: those who sow spiritual things should reap material support — directly paralleling the instruction to share with teachers.
In Luke 10:7, Jesus says the laborer deserves his wages — a NT mandate to support those who proclaim the gospel.
In Nehemiah 12:47, Israel gives portions to Levites and singers for their service — provision for those who taught the people.
In Nehemiah 10:36, the people vow to bring firstfruits for the priests — directly supporting those who minister before God.
In 2 Chronicles 31:4, Hezekiah commands tithes for priests and Levites so they can devote themselves to teaching the Law.
In 2 Kings 4:42, a man brings firstfruits to Elisha the prophet — a concrete OT example of sharing good things with a teacher.
Deuteronomy 14:27 commands not to neglect Levites because they have no inheritance—a strong OT basis for supporting teachers.
Numbers 18:31 calls tithes 'wages' for Levites' work—directly echoing the principle that instructors deserve material support.
Deuteronomy 12:19 warns against neglecting the Levite — similar to Paul's instruction to support those who teach the word.
Philippians 4:10 shows Paul's joy at the Philippians' renewed concern for his needs — a practical example of the support general principle in Galatians.
Philippians 4:14 thanks them for sharing in Paul's trouble — illustrating the kind of partnership with teachers that Galatians 6:6 commands.
Leviticus 7:9 assigns grain offerings to priests—an OT pattern of provision for those who minister, echoing the call to share with instructors.
Numbers 31:41 records a tribute given to the priest—an OT example of setting aside resources for religious leaders.
Hebrews 13:16 encourages sharing what you have as a pleasing sacrifice — a more general call to generosity than Galatians' specific command to support teachers.