John 4:38

New International Reader's Version

I sent you to gather what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work. You have gathered the benefits of their work.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:15

The Lord, the God of Israel, sent word to his people through his messengers. He sent it to them again and again. He took pity on his people. He also took pity on the temple where he lived.

Jeremiah 44:4

Again and again I sent my servants the prophets. They said, ‘Don’t worship other gods! The Lord hates it!’

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went all over Galilee. There he taught in the synagogues. He preached the good news of God’s kingdom. He healed every illness and sickness the people had.

John 1:7

He came to be a witness about that light. He was a witness so that all people might believe.

John 17:18

You sent me into the world. In the same way, I have sent them into the world.

John 4:37

Here is a true saying. ‘One plants and another gathers.’

John 4:39

Many of the Samaritans from the town of Sychar believed in Jesus. They believed because of what the woman had said about him. She said, “He told me everything I’ve ever done.”

Acts 2:41

Those who accepted his message were baptized. About 3,000 people joined the believers that day.

Acts 4:32

All the believers were agreed in heart and mind. They didn’t claim that anything they had was their own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Acts 4:4

But many who heard the message believed. The number of men who believed grew to about 5,000.

Acts 5:14

More and more men and women believed in the Lord. They joined the other believers.

Acts 6:7

So God’s word spread. The number of believers in Jerusalem grew quickly. Also, a large number of priests began to obey Jesus’ teachings.

2 Corinthians 10:15

And I won’t brag about work done by others. If I did, I would be bragging more than I should. As your faith continues to grow, I hope that my work among you will greatly increase.