John 4:37

37 for in this matter, the proverb, `One sows and another reaps,' holds true.

John 4:37 Meaning and Commentary

John 4:37

And herein is that saying true
This verifies that proverbial expression so much in use, and which may be applied to different persons and cases:

one soweth, and another reapeth;
the prophets sowed, and the apostles reaped.

John 4:37 In-Context

35 Don't you have a saying, `Four more months and then the harvest'? Well, what I say to you is: open your eyes and look at the fields! They're already ripe for harvest!

36 The one who reaps receives his wages and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that the reaper and the sower may be glad together --

37 for in this matter, the proverb, `One sows and another reaps,' holds true.

38 I sent you to reap what you haven't worked for. Others have done the hard labor, and you have benefited from their work."

39 Many people from that town in Shomron put their trust in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me all the things I did."