Or says he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that plows should plow in hope; and that he that threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope.
The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many increase to the glory of God.
For we are laborers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building.
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
And you shall eat it in every place, you and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of meeting.