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Ecclesiastes 4:9 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 4:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:9
This verse begins Ecclesiastes' profound meditation on companionship and community. The simple declaration 'Two are better than one' counters radical individualism with relational wisdom. The Hebrew 'tovim' (better/good) indicates not merely pragmatic advantage but qualitative goodness. The rationale—'they have a good reward for their labour' (Hebrew 'sakar tov,' good wages/return)—shows that collaborative effort produces superior results. This principle operates physically (shared labor), emotionally (mutual encouragement), and spiritually (corporate worship, accountability). The verse challe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 4:9
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“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
“It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”
“each one of them”
“because it is too heavy for me.”
“and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.”
“and gathers fruit to eternal life; that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.”
“and a full reward be given you of Yahweh”
“the Holy Spirit said”
“the son of Shealtiel”
“and he said”