the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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1 Corinthians 3:8
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The one who plants and the one who waters have the same purpose. And each one will be rewarded for his own work.
He who plants and he who waters are equal, and each shall receive his wages according to his labor.
He that planteth and he that watreth are nether better then the other. Every man yet shall receave his rewarde accordynge to his laboure.
Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and each will receive a reward for his own work.Psalm 62:12; Romans 2:6; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Galatians 6:4-5; Revelation 2:23; 22:12;">[xr]
Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
The one who plants and the one who waters have the same purpose, and each will be rewarded for his own work.
Now he that plants and he that waters are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor.
He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor.
Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
But he that planteth and he that watereth are one; and every one shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.
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.
And he that plauntith, and he that moistith, ben oon; and ech schal take his owne mede, aftir his trauel.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
The one who plants is just as important as the one who waters. And each one will be paid for what they do.
He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
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.
planter and waterer are the same. However, each will be rewarded according to his work.
But the planter and the waterer are one; but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
But he who planteth and he who watereth are one, (and) each according to his labour his recompence receiveth.
And he that planted, and he that watered are on a par; each receiveth his reward, according to his labor.
Now hee that planteth, and hee that watereth, are one: and euery man shal receiue his own reward according to his owne labour.
The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
The one who plants and the one who waters are alike. Each one will receive his own reward.
The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each.
And he that planteth, and he that watreth, are one, and euery man shall receiue his wages, according to his labour.
Thus the planter and the waterer are equal: and each one shall receive his own wages according to his own labor.
Moreover, he that planteth and he that watereth, are one: - howbeit, each one, his own reward, shall receive, - according to his own labour.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth, are one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.
He that planteth, & he that watreth, are one, and euery man shal receaue his rewarde accordyng to his labour.
There is no difference between the one who plants and the one who waters; God will reward each one according to the work each has done.
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one, but each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
So he planting and he watering are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour,
As for him that planteth, and he that watreth, ye one is as the other: but yet shal euery one receaue his rewarde acordinge to his laboure.
he that planteth, and he that watereth, have the same design: and each shall receive his proper reward, in proportion to his own labour.
The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.
Each will be rewarded for their work in the process. One cowboy ain't more important than the next.
Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he that planteth: 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 4:6, John 4:36-38
and every: 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 9:17, 1 Corinthians 9:18, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Psalms 62:12, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 5:11, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 10:41, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 16:27, Romans 2:6, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:8, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Peter 5:4, 2 John 1:8, Revelation 2:23, Revelation 22:12
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work Psalms 18:20 - rewarded Luke 19:19 - Be 1 Corinthians 3:14 - General Galatians 6:5 - General Colossians 3:24 - ye shall
Cross-References
Romans 5:12-21">[xr] Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, "You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?"
And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden;
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, "You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die."'
Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?"
So he said, "I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself."
Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate."
Also for Adam and his wife the LORD God made tunics of skin, and clothed them.
Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"--
Did any people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live?
Now therefore, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us; if we hear the voice of the LORD our God anymore, then we shall die.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now he that planteth, and he that watereth are one,.... Not in every respect so; they were different as men, they were not the same individual persons, nor in the same office; Paul was an apostle, Apollos only a preacher of the Gospel; nor had they the same measure of gifts, nor did they labour alike, or were of the same usefulness; but they had one and the same commission to preach the Gospel; and the Gospel they preached was the same; and so were their views, aims, and ends, which were the glory of God, and the good of immortal souls; and they had the same love and affection for one another; they were one in their work, judgment, and affection; and which carries in it a strong reason and argument why the members of this church should not contend and divide about them:
and every man shall receive his own reward; either from men, that double honour he is worthy of, maintenance and respect; or rather from God, not a reward of debt, for his labours are by no means meritorious of anything at the hands of God, from whom he has all the grace, strength, and abilities he labours with; but of grace, even the reward of the inheritance, because he serves the Lord Christ; which is by bequest, through the death of the testator, and common to all the children of God, and heirs of glory:
according to his own labour; and not another's; and not according to the success of it, but according to that itself; not that that is the measure of the reward, for the reward infinitely exceeds it; but is that to which God has graciously annexed the promise of the reward, as an encouragement to it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Are one - ἕν εἰσιν hen eisin. They are not the same person; but they are one in the following respects:
(1) They are united in reference to the same work. Though they are engaged in different things - for planting and watering are different kinds of work, yet it is one in regard to the end to be gained. The employments do not at all clash, but tend to the same end. It is not as if one planted, and the other was engaged in pulling up.
(2) Their work is one, because one is as necessary as the other. If the grain was not planted there would be no use in pouring water there; if not watered, there would be no use in planting. The work of one is as necessary, therefore, as the other; and the one should not undervalue the labors of the other.
(3) They are one in regard to God. They are both engaged in performing one work; God is performing another. There are not three parties or portions of the work, but two. They two perform one part of the work; God alone performs the other. Theirs would be useless without him; he would not ordinarily perform his without their performing their part. They could not do his part it they would - as they cannot make a plant grow; he could perform their part - as he could plant and water without the farmer; but it is not in accordance with his arrangements to do it.
And every man - The argument of the apostle here has reference only to ministers; but it is equally true of all people, that they shall receive their proper reward.
Shall receive - On the Day of Judgment, when God decides the destiny of men. The decisions of that Day will be simply determining what every moral agent ought to receive.
His own reward - His fit, or proper (τον ἴδιον ton idion) reward; that which pertains to him, or which shall be a proper expression of the character and value of his labor - The word “reward” μισθὸν misthon denotes properly that which is given by contract for service rendered; an equivalent in value for services or for kindness; see the note at Romans 4:4. In the Scriptures it denotes pay, wages, recompense given to day-laborers, to soldiers, etc. It is applied often, as here, to the retribution which God will make to people on the Day of Judgment; and is applied to the “favors” which he will then bestow on them, or to the “punishment” which he will inflict as the reward of their deeds. Instances of the former sense occur in Matthew 5:12; Matthew 6:0; Luke 6:23, Luke 6:35; Revelation 11:18; of the latter in 2Pe 2:13, 2 Peter 2:15 - In regard to the righteous, it does not imply merit, or that they deserve heaven; but it means that, God will render to them that which, according to the terms of his new covenant, he has promised, and which shall be a fit expression of his acceptance of their services. It is proper, according to these arrangements, that they should be blessed in heaven. It would not be proper that they should be cast down to hell - Their original and their sole title to eternal life is the grace of God through Jesus Christ: the “measure,” or “amount” of the favors bestowed on them there, shall be according to the services which they render on earth. A parent may resolve to divide his estate among his sons, and their title to any thing may be derived from his mere favor but he may determine that it shall be divided according to their expressions of attachment, and to their obedience to him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 3:8. He that planteth and he that watereth are one — Both Paul and Apollos have received the same doctrine, preach the same doctrine, and labour to promote the glory of God in the salvation of your souls. Why should you be divided with respect to Paul and Apollos, while these apostles are intimately ONE in spirit, design, and operation?
According to his own labour. — God does not reward his servants according to the success of their labour, because that depends on himself; but he rewards them according to the quantum of faithful labour which they bestow on his work. In this sense none can say, I have laboured in vain, and spent my strength for nought.
