1 Corinthians 3:6

Translations

Modern

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

Traditional

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

Literal

I planted, Apollos watered, but God was giving growth.

Latin

Ego plantavi, Apollo rigavit: sed Deus incrementum dedit.

Original

Greek

English

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

Notes

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the seed: See Acts 18:1–11.
Apollos watered it: See Acts 18:27–19:1.

1 Corinthians 3:5–9

It is wrong to proudly identify as a follower of a human teacher because God does the real work of redemption. He deserves the honor.
They are servants: See 2 Corinthians 4:5.

1 Corinthians 3:1–4:7

After comparing human and spiritual wisdom, Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church (see 1 Corinthians 1:10–12), especially their undue loyalty to him and Apollos.

Theme notes and profiles

Apollos Paul (Saul) John’s Profile of Discipleship Religious Hypocrisy

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1 Corinthians 3:9–10
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Acts 18:4–11
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.
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1 Corinthians 1:30
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Isaiah 55:10–11
For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat,
Acts 19:1
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
Psalm 92:13–15
Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
Acts 18:26–27
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
1 Corinthians 4:14–15
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

Parallels

Hebrews 5:11–14

People

Apollos: Eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria, co-worker with Paul

Glossary

Apollos Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Paul the Apostle Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Work

Topics

Agriculture or Farming: Operations in Watering Apollos: An Eloquent, Christian Convert at Corinth Church Planting Cooperation Farming Increase Irrigation: Figurative Power of God: Efficiency of Ministers is Through Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Power of God: Efficiency of Ministers is Through Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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