2 Timothy 2:6

James Moffatt - New Testament

The farmer who has done the work must have the first share of the fruit.

Cross References

Hebrews 10:36

Steady patience is what you need, so that after doing the will of God you may get what you have been promised.

1 Corinthians 9:23

And I do it all for the sake of the gospel, to secure my own share in it.

Luke 10:2

He said to them, "The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few; so pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to gather his harvest.

Matthew 20:1

For the Realm of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard;

2 Timothy 2:7

Think what I mean! The Lord will help you to understand perfectly.

Hebrews 6:7

For land which absorbs the rain that often falls on it, and bears plants that are useful to those for whom it is tilled, receives a blessing from God;

Matthew 25:16

The servant who had got the twelve hundred pounds went at once and traded with them, making another twelve hundred.