[2] Likewise a true teacher is himself worthy, like the workman, of his food.
[3] Therefore thou shalt take the firstfruit
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of the produce of the winepress and of the threshing-floor and of oxen and sheep, and shalt give them as the firstfruits to the prophets, for they are your high priests.
[4] But if you have not a prophet, give to the poor.
[5] If thou makest bread, take the first-fruits, and give it according to the commandment.
[6] Likewise when thou openest a jar of wine 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.
Didache. Didache. . 1912.
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