Paragraph 27.10

The Work of Pastors being constantly to attend the Service of Christ, in his Churches, in the Ministry of the Word, and Prayer, with Watching for their Souls, as they that must give an Account to him; it is incumbent on the Churches to whom they minister, not only to give them all due respect,^a but also to communicate to them of all their good Things, according to their Ability, so as they may have a comfortable Supply, without being themselves^b entangled in Secular Affairs; and may also be capable of exercising^c Hospitality towards others; and this is required by the^d Law of Nature, and by the express Order of our Lord Jesus, who hath ordained, that they that preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.^e

1. a. Acts 6:4; Hebrews 13:17

   Acts 6:4

   ^6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

   ^6:4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

   Hebrews 13:17

   ^13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

   ^13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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2. b. 1 Timothy 5:17–18; Galatians 6:6–7

   1 Timothy 5:17–18

   ^5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. ^5:18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

   ^5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. ^5:18 For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker is worthy of his wages."

   Galatians 6:6–7

   ^6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. ^6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

   ^6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. ^6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

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3. c. 2 Timothy 2:4

   2 Timothy 2:4

   ^2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

   ^2:4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

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4. d. 1 Timothy 3:2

   1 Timothy 3:2

   ^3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

   ^3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

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5. e. 1 Corinthians 9:6, 14

   1 Corinthians 9:6; 1 Corinthians 9:14

   ^9:6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? ^9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

   ^9:6 Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? ^9:14 In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

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