Ecclesiastes 4:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Two people are better than one. When two people work together, they get more work done.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:17

As one piece of iron sharpens another, so friends keep each other sharp.

Genesis 2:18

Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him.”

Mark 6:7

Jesus called his twelve apostles together. He sent them out in groups of two and gave them power over evil spirits.

Numbers 11:14

I cannot take care of all these people alone. The burden is too heavy for me.

John 4:36

Even now, the people who harvest the crop are being paid. They are gathering crops for eternal life. So now the people who plant can be happy together with those who harvest.

Acts 13:2

These men were all serving the Lord and fasting when the Holy Spirit said to them, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for me. They are the ones I have chosen to do it.”

Ruth 2:12

The Lord will reward you for all the good things you have done. The Lord, the God of Israel, will pay you in full. You have come to him for safety, and he will protect you.”

Haggai 1:14

Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel was the governor of Judah. Joshua son of Jehozadak was the high priest. The Lord made them and the rest of the people excited about working on the Temple of their God, the Lord All-Powerful.

2 John 1:8

Be careful! Don’t lose the reward we have worked for. Be careful so that you will receive all of that reward.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

I saw a man who has no family, not a son or even a brother. But he continues to work very hard. He is never satisfied with what he has. And he works so hard that he never stops and asks himself, “Why am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy my life?” This is also a very bad and senseless thing.

Ecclesiastes 4:10

If one person falls, the other person can reach out to help. But those who are alone when they fall have no one to help them.

1 Chronicles 19:12

Joab said to Abishai, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, you must help me. But if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you.