1 Corinthians 3:9

God’s Fellow Workers · 1 Corinthians 3:1–9
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Translations

Modern
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Traditional
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.
Literal
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Latin
Dei enim sumus adjutores: Dei agricultura estis, Dei ædificatio estis.

Original

Greek
English
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

Notes

  • 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.

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.

Parallels

Hebrews 5:11–14

Glossary

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

Topics

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