1 Corinthians 3:8

And he that planteth, and he that watreth, are one, and euery man shall receiue his wages, according to his labour.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 is hee that planteth any thing, neither hee that watreth, but God that giueth the increase.

9For we together are Gods labourers: yee are Gods husbandrie, and Gods building.

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Cross References

Daniel 12:3And they that be wise, shall shine, as ye brightnes of the firmament: and they that turne many to righteousnes, shall shine as the starres, for euer and euer.

Matthew 10:41Hee that receiueth a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receiue a Prophetes rewarde: and hee that receiueth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, shall receiue the rewarde of a righteous man.

Luke 19:19And to the same he sayd, Be thou also ruler ouer fiue cities.

Romans 2:6Who wil reward euery man according to his woorkes:

1 Corinthians 3:14If any mans worke, that he hath built vpon, abide, he shall receiue wages.

1 Corinthians 9:17For if I do it willingly, I haue a reward, but if I do it against my will, notwithstanding the dispensation is committed vnto 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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