John 4:36 nasb — "Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps…

NASB

""Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together."

— John 4:36, NASB

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John 4 — Context

33

So the disciples were saying to one another, "No one brought Him anything to eat, did he?"

34

Jesus *said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.

35

"Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest.

36

"Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

37

"For in this case the saying is true, 'One sows and another reaps.'

38

"I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored and you have entered into their labor."

39

From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, "He told me all the things that I have done."

John 4:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:36 say?
John 4:36 in the NASB reads: “"Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.”
Where is John 4:36 in the Bible?
John 4:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 36.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 4:36.
What translation should I read John 4:36 in?
John 4:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 4:36?
John 4:36 reads (NASB): “"Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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