1 But every true prophet who wishes to settle among you is “worthy of his food.”

2 Likewise a true teacher is himself worthy, like the workman, of his food.

3 Therefore thou shalt take the firstfruit of the produce of the winepress and of the threshing-floor and of oxen and sheep, and shalt give them as the firstfruits [for GOD’s sake] to the prophets, for they are your [honoured teachers].

4 But if you have not a prophet, give to the poor.

5 If thou makest bread, take the firstfruits, and give it according to the commandment.

6 Likewise when thou openest a jar of [grape juice] or oil, give the firstfruits to the prophets.

7 Of money also and clothes, and of all your possessions, take the firstfruits, as it seem best to you, and give according to the commandment.