## The hardworking farmer must receive his share of the crops first ##

This is the third metaphor that Paul gives Timothy. The reader should understand that Christ's servants need to work hard. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Think about what I am saying ##

Paul gave Timothy three metaphors, but he did not explain their meanings. He expected Timothy to figure out what Paul was saying about Christ's servants.

## for the Lord ##

"because the Lord"