Paul commends the early church members for providing for him.
Jesus uses an analogy that seems to trigger the religious opposition.
PASSAGE OF THE DAY 193
And now for a little while grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a measure of revival in our bondage.
Ezra 9::8