The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles (Didache)

Chapter 13

1 But every true prophet that willeth to abide among you is worthy of his support. 2 So also a true teacher is himself worthy, as the workman, of his support. 3 Every first-fruit, therefore, of the products of wine-press and threshing-floor, of oxen and of sheep, thou shalt take and give to the prophets, for they are your high priests. 4 But if ye have not a prophet, give it to the poor. 5 If thou makest a batch of dough, take the first- fruit and give according to the commandment. 6 So also when thou openest a jar of wine or of oil, take the first-fruit and give it to the prophets; 7 and of money (silver) and clothing and every possession, take the first- fruit, as it may seem good to thee, and give according to the commandment.