John 4:37

37 And herein is that saying 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 Do ye not say, There are yet four months and then comes harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes and look on the fields, for they are white already to harvest.
36 And he that reaps receives wages and gathers fruit unto eternal life, that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together.
37 And herein is that saying true, One sows and another reaps.
38 I have sent you to reap that upon which ye bestowed no labour; others laboured, and ye have entered into their labours.
39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in him by the word of the woman, who testified, He told me all that I have done.
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