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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy Though the sowing of seed is a work of labor and sorrow—often a work so burdening the fa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Joy. — Rather, singing, as in Psalms 126:2. The harvest-home songs are contrasted with the anxiety of the seed-time. Prob…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Take that for certain; lay it down as a Scripture proverb. When God sends us a wet time, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

They who sow in tears shall reap in joy. This sentence, in my opinion, should not only be understood of the past but also extended to the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. A proverbial expression, encouraging faith in prayer put up for the return of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The beginnings of mercies encourage us to pray for their completion. And while we are in this world there will be reason for prayer, even when we a…

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