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598 B
It is necessary that the hardworking farmer receive his share of the crops first
This is the third metaphor Paul gives Timothy about working. 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 word pictures, but he did not completely explain their meanings. He expected Timothy to figure out what he was saying about Christ's servants.
in everything
"about everything"