"Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labou…" — 1 Corinthians 3:8

1 Corinthians 3:8 · KJV

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

— 1 Corinthians 3:8

Verse 7

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

Verse 9

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, {ye are} God's building. {husbandry: or, tillage}

1 Corinthians 3 — Context

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

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

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

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, {ye are} God's building. {husbandry: or, tillage}

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

Cross References

Romans 2:6

Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

2 John 1:8

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. {wrought: or, gained, some copies read, ye have gained, but that ye, etc.}

John 4:36-38

And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

Psalms 62:12

Also unto thee, O Lord, {belongeth} mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Revelation 22:12

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward {is} with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Galatians 6:7-8

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.