1 Corinthians 3:5

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:5

BSB
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
AKJV
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
CPDV
We are only the ministers of him in whom you have believed, just as the Lord has granted to each of you.
ERV
What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.
NHEB
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, and each as the Lord gave to him.
SMT
Who then is Paul, and who Apollos, but servants by whom ye believed, and to each as the Lord gave?

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:5
Summary
Leaders merely serve as instruments of divine work
Event
Paul clarifies leaders' role
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching