John 4:37

37 For in this case the saying is true: 'One sows and another reaps.'

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 say, 'There are still four more months, then comes the harvest'? Listen [to what] I'm telling you: Open your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ready for harvest.

36 The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so the sower and reaper can rejoice together.

37 For in this case the saying is true: 'One sows and another reaps.'

38 I sent you to reap what you didn't labor for; others have labored, and you have benefited from their labor."

39 Now many Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of what the woman said when she testified, "He told me everything I ever did."