en_tn/2ti/02/06.md

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"