The husbandman that laboureth must first receive of the fruits.
¶ For the kingdom of heaven is like unto an householder which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.
Then he that had received the five talents, went and bestowed them, and won other five.
And said unto them: the harvest is great: but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers into his harvest.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might have my part thereof.
Consider what I say. The Lord give thee understanding in all things.
For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
¶ For that earth which drinketh in the rain which cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them that dress it, receiveth blessing of God: