# What does John 4:36 mean?

> John 4:36 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> 'The one who harvests is already getting paid and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the one who plants and the one who harvests can celebrate together.'
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> — John 4:36, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

Both those who start God's work and those who see the results share in the joy and reward.