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But every true prophet who wishes to settle
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among you is
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worthy of his food.
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Likewise a true teacher is himself worthy, like the workman, of his food.
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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.
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But if you have not a prophet, give to the poor.
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If thou makest bread, take the first-fruits, and give it according to the commandment.
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Likewise when thou openest a jar of wine or oil, give the firstfruits to the prophets.
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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.