Ecclesiastes 4:9

New Century Version

Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together.

Cross References

Genesis 2:18

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him.”

1 Chronicles 19:12

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

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other.

Ecclesiastes 4:10

If one falls down, the other can help him up. But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls, because no one is there to help.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

I saw a man who had no family, no son or brother. He always worked hard but was never satisfied with what he had. He never asked himself, “For whom am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy life?” This also is very sad and useless.

Haggai 1:14

The Lord stirred up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, the governor of Judah, and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all the rest of the people who were left alive. So they came and worked on the Temple of their God, the Lord All-Powerful.

Numbers 11:14

I can’t take care of all these people alone. It is too much for me.

Mark 6:7

He called his twelve followers together and got ready to send them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits.

John 4:36

Already, the one who harvests is being paid and is gathering crops for eternal life. So the one who plants and the one who harvests celebrate at the same time.

Acts 13:2

They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

2 John 1:8

Be careful yourselves that you do not lose everything you have worked for, but that you receive your full reward.

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord reward you for all you have done. May your wages be paid in full by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for shelter.”