Matthew 10:10
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
Cross-reference
Matthew 6:28 teaches not to worry about clothing—reinforcing the same trust in God's provision as the no-extra-garments command.
In Luke 10:7, Jesus gives the identical principle — the worker deserves his wages — to the seventy-two sent out.
1 Corinthians 9:4-14 expands this principle, arguing apostles have the right to material support, citing the law and Jesus' saying.
1 Timothy 5:18 directly quotes 'the laborer deserves his wages' alongside the OT law, reinforcing this same principle.
Numbers 18:31 states the Levites' portions are their wages for service in the tent — a clear OT parallel to the worker's worth principle.
Mark 6:8 parallels the commission—allowing a staff while Matthew forbids it. Highlights synoptic variation.
Luke 9:3 parallels Matthew's commission—also forbidding staff, bag, bread, money, and two tunics. Reinforces the directive.
Luke 10:4 gives similar instructions for the seventy-two—no bag, sandals, or greetings—extending the trust principle.
Luke 22:35 recalls the earlier sending—confirming they lacked nothing when sent without provisions, validating the command.
1 Corinthians 9:14 cites the principle 'worker worthy of his food'—applying the support for gospel workers from Matthew 10:10.
In 1 Corinthians 9:14, Paul affirms the same principle that gospel workers deserve material support, establishing it as a continuing command.
In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Paul voluntarily sets an example by waiving his right to support, contrasting with Jesus' stated principle of worker's worth.
Deuteronomy 29:5 shows God preserved Israel's sandals in the wilderness—mirroring the disciples' trust that God will provide without extra sandals.
Galatians 6:6 instructs the taught to share good things with the teacher — a direct application of the worker's worth principle.
1 Timothy 5:17 calls elders who labor in preaching worthy of double honor — a specific application of supporting church workers.