Holy BibleKing James Version

2 Timothy 2:6 KJV

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

2 Timothy 2:6, King James Version

In context

5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

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Cross-references

  • Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
  • 1 Corinthians 3:6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.