1 Corinthians 3:7

So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:7

BSB

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

AKJV

So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase.

CPDV

And so, neither he who plants, nor he who waters, is anything, but only God, who provides the growth.

ERV

So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

NHEB

So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who makes it grow.

SMT

So that neither he planting is anything, neither he watering; but God increasing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 3:7

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:7

Summary

Worker efforts prove insignificant compared to divine enablement

Event

Paul emphasizes divine primacy

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD