2 Timothy 2:6

New English Translation

The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:18

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Matthew 20:1

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

Matthew 25:16

The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work and gained five more.

Luke 10:2

He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.

1 Corinthians 9:23

I do all these things because of the gospel, so that I can be a participant in it.

2 Timothy 2:7

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.

Hebrews 6:7

For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.