2 Timothy 2:6

New Century Version

The farmer who works hard should be the first person to get some of the food that was grown.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever tends a fig tree gets to eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will receive honor.

Matthew 20:1

“The kingdom of heaven is like a person who owned some land. One morning, he went out very early to hire some people to work in his vineyard.

Matthew 25:16

The servant who got five bags went quickly to invest the money and earned five more bags.

Luke 10:2

He said to them, “There are a great many people to harvest, but there are only a few workers. So pray to God, who owns the harvest, that he will send more workers to help gather his harvest.

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all this because of the Good News and so I can share in its blessings.

2 Timothy 2:7

Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you the ability to understand everything.

Hebrews 10:36

You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 6:7

Some people are like land that gets plenty of rain. The land produces a good crop for those who work it, and it receives God’s blessings.