Ecclesiastes 4:9
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”Ecclesiastes 4:9
What Does Ecclesiastes 4:9 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 4:9 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 4, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 4:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 27:17“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”Genesis 2:18“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”1 Samuel 23:16“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”1 Corinthians 12:18“But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.”Numbers 11:14“I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.”Mark 6:7“And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;”John 4:36“And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Exodus 4:14“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Haggai 1:14“And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,”2 John 1:8“Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.”Ecclesiastes 4:8“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”Acts 15:39“And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;”Exodus 31:6“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”Judges 13:23“But his wife said unto him, If the LORD were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.”1 Corinthians 12:22“Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:”Exodus 4:27“And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.”1 Chronicles 19:12“And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.”Ezra 1:4“And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.”
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