1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors.

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In The King James Version

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

In Context

7And so, neither he who plants, nor he who waters, is anything, but only God, who provides the growth.

9For we are God’s assistants. You are God’s cultivation; you are God’s construction.

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Cross References

Daniel 12:3But those who have taught will shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who instruct many towards justice, like the stars for unending eternity.

Matthew 10:41Whoever receives a prophet, in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet. And whoever receives the just in the name of the just shall receive the reward of the just.

Luke 19:19And he said to him, ‘And so, you shall be over five cities.’

Romans 2:6For he will render to each one according to his works:

1 Corinthians 3:14If anyone’s work, which he has built upon it, remains, then he will receive a reward.

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward. But if I do this reluctantly, a dispensation is granted to me.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 3:6-11

Mutual Agreement of Ministers. ( a. d. 57.) 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye… Read the whole commentary →

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