1 Corinthians 3:8

And he that planteth, and he that watereth, are as one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 he that planteth is any thing, nor he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase.

9For we are fellow-laborers, the servants of God: and ye are the husbandry of God, ye are the building of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:41He that receiveth a prophet as a prophet, shall have a prophet's reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man as such, shall receive a righteous man's reward.

Luke 19:19and he said to this likewise, Be thou also over five cities.

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

1 Corinthians 3:14If any man's work abide, which he hath built upon it, he shall receive a reward:

1 Corinthians 9:17Now if I do this willingly, I have a reward; and if unwillingly, yet I am intrusted with the commission, and I must execute it.

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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