1 Corinthians 9:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

For

Matthew 24:22

Romans 15:4

2 Corinthians 4:15

That ploweth

General references

Matthew 10:31

Romans 4:23

Galatians 6:6

Bible References

For

And if those days had not been as short as they were no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God's people], those days will be short.

For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures.

For everything [i.e., that we have experienced. See verses 8-12] is for your sakes so that [God's] unearned favor, being extended to so many, [in bringing them salvation through Paul's ministry] may result in much thanksgiving in praise to God.

That ploweth

For we are all fellow-workers in God's service; you people are God's farm land; [you are] God's building.

"But which of you, whose slave is plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he comes in from the field, 'Come and sit right down to eat'?

Are you not [always] saying, 'There are still four months before harvest time comes'? Look, I am telling you [disciples], lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white and ripe for harvest [i.e., people are ready to make a spiritual response].

[And] the farmer who works hard should be the first one to receive a share of the crops.

General references

So, do not be afraid, for you are [much] more valuable than many sparrows.

Now the words "considered righteous [by God]" were not written for his sake only,

But the person who is taught the word [of God] should provide his teacher with what he needs.