Ecclesiastes 4:9

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, it is better for two to be together, than for one to be alone. For they have the advantage of their companionship.

Cross References

Genesis 2:18

The Lord God also said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. Let us make a helper for him similar to himself."

1 Chronicles 19:12

And he said: "If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Ecclesiastes 4:10

If one falls, he shall be supported by the other. Woe to one who is alone. For when he falls, he has no one to lift him up.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

He is one, and he does not have a second: no son, no brother. And yet he does not cease to labor, nor are his eyes satisfied with wealth, nor does he reflect, saying: "For whom do I labor and cheat my soul of good things?" In this, too, is emptiness and a most burdensome affliction.

Haggai 1:14

And the Lord stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Jesus the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of the remainder of all the people. And they entered and performed work in the house of the Lord of hosts their God,

Numbers 11:14

I alone am unable to sustain this entire people, because it is too heavy for me.

Mark 6:7

And he called the twelve. And he began to send them out in twos, and he gave them authority over unclean spirits.

John 4:36

For he who reaps, receives wages and gathers fruit unto eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

Acts 13:2

Now as they were ministering for the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them: "Separate Saul and Barnabas for me, for the work for which I have selected them."

2 John 1:8

Be cautious for yourselves, lest you lose what you have accomplished, and so that, instead, you may receive a full reward.

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord repay you for your work, and may you receive a full reward from the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you have come, and under whose wings you have taken refuge."