What Does 1 Corinthians 3:8 Mean?

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“he that planteth”

to set out in the earth, i.e., implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine

“Now”

but, and, etc

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“he that watereth”

to furnish drink, irrigate

“one”

one

“are”

they are

“every man”

each or every

“Now”

but, and, etc

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“his own”

pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate

“reward”

pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad

“shall receive”

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

“according”

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“his own”

pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate

“labour”

a cut, i.e., (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains