1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:9

BSB

For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.

AKJV

For we are laborers together with God: you are God's husbandry, you are God's building.

CPDV

For we are God's assistants. You are God's cultivation; you are God's construction.

ERV

For we are God's fellow-workers: ye are God's husbandry, God's building.

NHEB

For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.

SMT

For we are workers together with God: the agriculture of God, ye are the building of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 3:9

ForG1063ConjunctionweareG2070VerblabourerstogetherG4904AdjectivewithGodG2316Noun MasculineyeareG2075Verb God'sG2316Noun Masculine husbandryG1091Noun NeuteryeareGod'sG2316Noun Masculine buildingG3619Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:9

Summary

Believers serve alongside God in cultivating spiritual community

Event

Paul describes cooperative enterprise

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD