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The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Paragraph 26.10

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The work of pastors being constantly to attend the service of Christ, in his churches, in the ministry of the word and prayer, with watching for their souls, as they that must give an account to Him;1 it is incumbent on the churches to whom they minister, not only to give them all due respect, but also to communicate to them of all their good things according to their ability,2 so as they may have a comfortable supply, without being themselves entangled in secular affairs;3 and may also be capable of exercising hospitality towards others;4 and this is required by the law of nature, and by the express order of our Lord Jesus, who has ordained that they that preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.5
expand_more [1] Acts 6:4; Hebrews 13:17
expand_more [2] 1 Timothy 5:17–18; Galatians 6:6–7
expand_more [3] 2 Timothy 2:4
expand_more [4] 1 Timothy 3:2
expand_more [5] 1 Corinthians 9:6–14

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What is the congregation's duty to elders?
To give them all due respect
To provide for them so that they need not be entangled in secular affairs
To provide for them so that they may show hospitality
All the above

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