1 Corinthians 3:8

Moreover, he that planteth and he that watereth, are one:—howbeit, each one, his own reward, shall receive,—according to his own labour.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 that, [neither] is he that planteth anything, nor, he that watereth,—but, God, who causeth to, grow.

9For we are, God’s, fellow-workmen: ye are, God’s, farm, God’s building.

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Cross References

Daniel 12:3and, they who make wise, shall shine like the shining of the expanse,—and, they who bring the many to righteousness, like the stars to times age-abiding and beyond.

Matthew 10:41He that giveth welcome unto a prophet, in the name of a prophet, the reward of a prophet, shall receive; and, he that giveth welcome unto a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, the reward of a righteous man, shall receive;—

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

Romans 2:6Who will render unto each one according to his works:—

1 Corinthians 3:14If, anyone’s work, shall abide, which he built, a reward, shall he receive,—

1 Corinthians 9:17For, if, by choice, this thing I am doing, I have, a reward; but, if not by choice, with a stewardship, have I been entrusted!

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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