Proverbs 27:18
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.”Proverbs 27:18
What Does Proverbs 27:18 Mean?
Proverbs 27:18 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship, and Patience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 27:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 9:7“Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?”2 Timothy 2:6“The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.”Song of Solomon 8:12“My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”Luke 12:37“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.”Genesis 39:4“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”Matthew 24:46“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”Luke 12:43“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”Luke 19:17“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.”1 Corinthians 3:8“Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.”Genesis 39:22“And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.”Proverbs 13:23“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Matthew 25:21“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”1 Corinthians 9:13“Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?”1 Peter 2:18“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”Genesis 24:2“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”Genesis 39:2“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”Exodus 24:13“And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.”
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