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

And if those days had not been cut short, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.

For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

That ploweth

We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God's field, God's building.

"Would any one of you say to your slave who comes in from the field after plowing or shepherding sheep, 'Come at once and sit down for a meal'?

Don't you say, 'There are four more months and then comes the harvest?' I tell you, look up and see that the fields are already white for harvest!

The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

General references

"Instruct the Israelites to give the Levites towns to live in from the inheritance the Israelites will possess. You must also give the Levites grazing land around the towns.

So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

But the statement it was credited to him was not written only for Abraham's sake,

Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.