Didache 13

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Prophets Who Desire to Remain

(1 Timothy 5:17-20)

1But every true prophet who wishes to settle among you is “worthy of his food.” 2Likewise a true teacher is himself worthy, like the workman, of his food.

Their Payment by Firtfruits

3Therefore thou shalt take the firstfruit of the produce of the winepress and of the threshingfloor and of oxen and sheep, and shalt give them as the firstfruits to the prophets, for they are your high priests. 4But if you have not a prophet, give to the poor. 5If thou makest bread, take the firstfruits, and give it according to the commandment. 6Likewise when thou openest a jar of wine or oil, give the firstfruits to the prophets.. 7Of money also and clothes, and of all your possessions, take the firstfruits, as it seem best to you, and give according to the commandment.