Deuteronomy 14:23 requires Israelites to eat their tithe in the sanctuary, contrasting with Numbers 18:31 which allows Levites to eat anywhere.

Paul applies the same principle: those serving the altar share in its support, just as Levites ate the tithe.

Paul here notes he did not claim his right to support, contrasting with the Levites who received tithe as reward.

This command to share good things with teachers mirrors the Levites' support from tithes.

Double honor for elders who teach parallels the Levites' reward for their service in the tent.

The quote 'laborer deserves his wages' supports the same principle of material support for workers.

Matthew 10:10 states that the laborer deserves his food, paralleling the principle that Levites receive tithes as reward for service.

Luke 10:7 similarly affirms that workers deserve wages, echoing the Levites' reward for temple service in Numbers 18:31.