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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He that goeth forth and weepeth - He that goes forth weeping - still an allusion to the farmer. He is seen moving slowly and sadly …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The original is very expressive, by the idiom of an infinitive combined with a finite verb:
“He shall walk, and walk and weep,
Bearing the ha…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, br…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed
Which he sows in tears. This is but a repetition and confirma…

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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