1 Corinthians 9:10

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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

Bible References

For

Yea, and except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: But for the chosens' sake, those days shall be shortened.

Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.

for all things I do for your sakes, that the plenteous grace by thanks given of many, may redound to the praise of God.

That ploweth

We are God's laborers: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Who is it, if he had a servant a plowing, or feeding cattle, that would say unto him when he were come from the field, 'Go quickly and sit down to meat.'

Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest?' Behold, I say unto you, lift up your eyes, and look on the regions: For they are white already unto harvest.

The husbandman that laboureth must first receive of the fruits.

General references

"Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites, of the inheritance of their possession, cities to dwell in. And ye shall give also unto the cities of the Levites, suburbs round about them.

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

It is not written for him only, that it was reckoned to him for righteousness:

Let him that is taught in the word, minister unto him that teacheth him in all good things.