Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Timothy 5:18

18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn, and the labourer is worthy of his reward .

This verse maketh it evident that maintenance, is part of the double honour, that is due, to such as labour in the Word, and Doctrine, in the first place: and not to them alone, but to any such as are imployed in the Rule and Government of the Church. The Apostle had made use of, Deut. 25.4. to the same purpose, 1 Cor. 9.9. neither of these Texts conclude the duty of Elders to take maintenance, but the duty of those who are members of Churches to give it them, which yet they may refuse as Paul himself did, if either the Peoples, or Ministers circumstances call for or will allow such a thing.

Marginal references: Deut. 25.4.; Matth. 10.10.; Lev. 19.13. Deut. 24.14. Matth. 10.10. Luke 10.7.