1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:8

BSB

He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

AKJV

Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

CPDV

Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors.

ERV

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

NHEB

Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

SMT

And he planting and he watering are one: and each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 3:8

NowG1161ConjunctionhethatplantethG5452Verb andG2532ConjunctionhethatwaterethG4222Verb areG1526Verb oneG1520 andG1161ConjunctioneverymanG1538AdjectiveshallreceiveG2983VerbhisownG2398Adjective rewardG3408Noun Masculine accordingG2596PrepositiontohisownG2398Adjective labourG2873Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:8

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:8

Summary

All workers share unity and individual compensation comes later

Event

Paul describes worker equity

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD