Ecclesiastes 2:22

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Summary

Ecclesiastes 2:22

For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?

Hath man

1 Timothy 6:8

And of the

1 Peter 5:7

General references

Ecclesiastes 3:9

Bible References

Hath man

What does a man gain from all of the work that he undertakes on earth?

What benefit does the worker gain from what he undertakes?

Whoever loves money will never have enough money. Whoever loves luxury will not be content with abundance. This also is pointless.

Every person works for his own self-interests, but his desires remain unsatisfied.

So then I recommended enjoyment of life, because it is better on earth for a man to eat, drink, and be happy, since this will stay with him throughout his struggle all the days of his life, which God grants him on earth.

The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.

With food to eat and clothes to wear; content we are in everything.

And of the

It's better to have one handful of tranquility than to have two handfuls of trouble and to chase after the wind.

It is useless to get up early and to stay up late, eating the food of exhausting labor truly he gives sleep to those he loves.

Give us today our daily bread,

because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

Then Jesus told his disciples, "That's why I'm telling you to stop worrying about your life what you will eat or about your body what you will wear,

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you.

General references

What benefit does the worker gain from what he undertakes?