1 Corinthians 3:8

And he that planteth and he that watereth are one; and each will receive his own reward, according to his own labor.

Noyes Bible

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

7So then, neither he that planteth nor he that watereth is anything, but God that giveth the growth.

9For we are God's fellow-laborers; ye are God's field, ye are God's building.

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Cross References

Daniel 12:3And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn the many to righteousness, as the stars for ever and ever.

Matthew 10:41He that receiveth a prophet because he is a prophet, will receive a prophet's reward, and he that receiveth a righteous man because he is a righteous man, will receive a righteous man's reward.

Luke 19:19And he said also to this servant, And be thou over five cities.

Romans 2:6who will render to every one according to his works;

1 Corinthians 3:14If the work which any one built thereon remaineth, he will receive reward;

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, still I have been intrusted with a stewardship.

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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