King James Version
What Does 1 Corinthians 3:7 Mean?
“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”
Context
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Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
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I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
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So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
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Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
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For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. husbandry: or, tillage
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Any thing**—*i.e., *“anything worth mentioning” (1Corinthians 10:19; Galatians 2:6; Galatians 6:3).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Corinthians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Corinthians 3:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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