Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.’
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Two are better than one, because they have a good [more satisfying] reward for their labor; American Standard Version (1901) Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. Common English Bible Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, it is better for two to be together, than for one to be alone. For they have the advantage of their companionship. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It is better therefore that two should be together, than one: for they have the advantage of their society: |
Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.’
‘If the Arameans are too strong for me,’ Joab said, ‘then you’ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll help you.
For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.
There is a person without a companion, without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches. ‘Who am I struggling for,’ he asks, ‘and depriving myself of good things? ’ This too is futile and a miserable task.
The Lord roused the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, the spirit of the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. They began work on the house of the Lord of Armies, their God,
He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs and gave them authority over unclean spirits.
The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together.
As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’
Watch yourselves so that you don’t lose what we have worked for, but that you may receive a full reward.
May the Lord reward you for what you have done, and may you receive a full reward from the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.’