2 Timothy 2:6

Bible in Basic English 1965

It is right for the worker in the fields to be the first to take of the fruit.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

Matthew 20:1

For the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to get workers into his vine-garden.

Matthew 25:16

Straight away he who had been given the five talents went and did trade with them, and made five more.

Luke 10:2

And he said to them, There is much grain ready to be cut, but not enough workers: so make prayer to the Lord of the grain-fields that he will send workers to get in the grain.

1 Corinthians 9:23

And I do all things for the cause of the good news, so that I may have a part in it.

2 Timothy 2:7

Give thought to what I say; for the Lord will give you wisdom in all things.

Hebrews 10:36

For, having done what was right in God's eyes, you have need of waiting before his word has effect for you.

Hebrews 6:7

For a land, drinking in the frequent rain and producing good plants for those for whom it is worked, has a blessing from God: