John 4:38

“I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.”

"I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours." - John 4:38
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What does John 4:38 mean?

The verse John 4:38 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of John, where Jesus is speaking to…

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The Unseen Harvest: Laboring in Faith

In John 4:38, Jesus reveals a profound truth about the spiritual landscape of ministry: "I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours." This verse encapsulates the essence of faith, service, and the remarkable…

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Prayer for Harvesting Souls and Building on Others' Labors

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble reverence, gathered together in Your presence to seek Your guidance, wisdom, and strength. As we reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 4:38, "I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured…

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