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.
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Glossary
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