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 shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

For all this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

That ploweth

For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.

"Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?

Do you not say, 'There are yet four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and look at the fields! They are already white for harvest.

The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.

General references

Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

But the words, "it was reckoned to him," were written not for his sake alone,

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.