1 Corinthians 3:8 Parallel Translations

The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and each will receive a reward for his own work.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Now the planter and the waterer are working for the same end: but they will have their separate rewards in the measure of their work.

DBY:

But the planter and the waterer are one; but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

ERV:

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

WEY:

Now in aim and purpose the planter and the waterer are one; and yet each will receive his own special reward, answering to his own special work.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour,

1 Corinthians 3:8 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 3:14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God.

1 Corinthians 9:17 For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

Galatians 6:4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one. They have kindred work, as servants, and each will be rewarded as a servant, according to his own labor.

WES:

3:8 But he that planteth and he that watereth are one - Which is another argument against division. Though their labours are different. they are all employed in one general work, - the saving souls. Hence he takes occasion to speak of the reward of them that labour faithfully, and the awful account to be given by all. Every man shall receive his own peculiar reward according to his own peculiar labour - Not according to his success; but he who labours much, though with small success, shall have a great reward. Has not all this reasoning the same force still? The ministers are still surely instruments in God's hand, and depend as entirely as ever on his blessing, to give the increase to their labours. Without this, they are nothing: with it, their part is so small, that they hardly deserve to be mentioned. May their hearts and hands be more united; and, retaining a due sense of the honour God doeth them in employing them, may they faithfully labour, not as for themselves, but for the great Proprietor of all, till the day come when he will reward them in full proportion to their fidelity and diligence!

MHC:

3:5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. We should not put ministers into the place of God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and engaged in one design. They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. Those who work hardest shall fare best. Those who are most faithful shall have the greatest reward. They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.

CONC:

Aim Answering Equal Labor Labour Measure Planter Planteth Planting Plants Purpose Receive Reward Rewarded Rewards Separate Special Wages Waterer Watereth Watering Waters Working Yet

Aim End Equal Labor Measure Planter Planteth Planting Plants Purpose Receive Reward Rewarded Rewards Separate Special Wages Waterer Watereth Watering Waters Work

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