2 Timothy 2:6

Grace and Perseverance · 2 Timothy 2:1–13
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Translations

Modern
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Traditional
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
Literal
It is necessary for the toiling farmer first to partake of the fruits.
Latin
Laborantem agricolam oportet primum de fructibus percipere.

Original

Greek
English
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

Notes

Paul quickly quotes a series of sayings about hard work, struggle, and reward.

Timothy is again told to be strong and endure suffering with Paul (2:1–7; see 1:8). Timothy should find motivation in the good news about Jesus and in Paul's example (2:8–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Growth of the Church

Parallels

Hebrews 12:1–3

Glossary

Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Agriculture or Farming: Requires: Toil Agriculture: Requires Toil Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Farming Parables: The Farmer