1 Corinthians 3:7

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Modern

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

Traditional

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

Literal

So neither the one planting nor the one watering is anything, but only God, the One giving growth.

Latin

Itaque neque qui plantat est aliquid, neque qui rigat: sed qui incrementum dat, Deus.

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English

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

Notes

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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