Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each man will receive his own payment according to his own labor.

New American Standard Bible

Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

King James Version

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Holman Bible

Now the one planting and the one watering are one in purpose, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

International Standard Version

The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and each will receive a reward for his own action.

American Standard Version

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Amplified

He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

An Understandable Version

Now the person who plants and the person who waters have the same [purpose], and each one will receive his own wages, according to the work each one does.

Anderson New Testament

But he that plants and he that waters are one; and each one shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor.

Bible in Basic English

Now the planter and the waterer are working for the same end: but they will have their separate rewards in the measure of their work.

Common New Testament

Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Daniel Mace New Testament

he that planteth, and he that watereth, have the same design: and each shall receive his proper reward, in proportion to his own labour.

Darby Translation

But the planter and the waterer are one; but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Godbey New Testament

But he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and each one shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Goodspeed New Testament

The planter and the waterer are all one, though each of us will be paid for his own work.

John Wesley New Testament

But he that planteth and he that watereth are one; and every one shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.

Julia Smith Translation

And he planting and he watering are one: and each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

King James 2000

Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one, but each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Modern King James verseion

So he planting, and he watering, are one, and each one shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He that planteth, and he that watereth, are neither better than the other. Every man yet shall receive his reward according to his labour.

Moffatt New Testament

Still, though planter and waterer are on the same level, each will get his own wage for the special work that he has done.

Montgomery New Testament

Now, though he who plants and he who waters are one, each will receive his own reward, according to his own service.

NET Bible

The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.

New Heart English Bible

Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Noyes New Testament

And he that planteth and he that watereth are one; and each will receive his own reward, according to his own labor.

Sawyer New Testament

He that plants and he that waters are one; and each shall receive his reward according to his labor.

The Emphasized Bible

Moreover, he that planteth and he that watereth, are one: - howbeit, each one, his own reward, shall receive, - according to his own labour.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In this the man who plants and the man who waters are one; yet each will receive his own reward in proportion to his own labor.

Webster

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor.

Weymouth New Testament

Now in aim and purpose the planter and the waterer are one; and yet each will receive his own special reward, answering to his own special work.

Williams New Testament

The planter and the waterer are one in aim, and yet each of us will get his own pay in accordance with his own work,

World English Bible

Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Worrell New Testament

And he that plants and he that waters are one; but each shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor.

Worsley New Testament

And he that planteth, and he that watereth, are as one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Youngs Literal Translation

and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Now
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he that



which, who, the things, the son,
which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

φυτεύω 
Phuteuo 
Usage: 4

and


δέ 
De 
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 0
Usage: 2184

ποτίζω 
Potizo 
Usage: 9

are
εἰσί 
Eisi 
are, be, were, have, not tr,
Usage: 97

one
εἷς 
heis 
one, a, other, some, not tr,
Usage: 188

ἕκαστος 
hekastos 
Usage: 73

λαμβάνω 
lambano 
receive, take, have, catch, not tr,
Usage: 178

ἴδιος 
Idios 
ἴδιος 
Idios 
Usage: 96
Usage: 96

μισθός 
Misthos 
Usage: 13

κατά 
Kata 
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
Usage: 428

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 3:8

References

American

Hastings

Context Readings

Divisiveness And Immaturity

7 So then neither is he who plants anything, nor he who waters, but God who causes growth. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each man will receive his own payment according to his own labor. 9 For we are co-workmen of God. Ye are a tillage of God, an edifice of God.

Cross References

Psalm 62:12

Also to thee, O LORD, belongs loving kindness, for thou render to every man according to his work.

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his heavenly agents, and then he will reward each man according to his actions.

Romans 2:6

who will render to each man according to his works,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, become ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty in Lord.

2 John 1:8

Watch yourselves, so that we may not lose what we have wrought, but may receive a full reward.

Daniel 12:3

And those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 5:11-12

Blessed are ye when they revile you, and persecute you, and say every evil word, being deceitful against you because of me.

Matthew 10:41-42

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.

John 4:36-38

And he who reaps receives a wage and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are co-workmen of God. Ye are a tillage of God, an edifice of God.

1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man's work that he built on will remain, he will receive benefit.

1 Corinthians 4:5-6

Therefore do not judge anything before time, until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make public the deliberations of the hearts. And then praise will come to each man from God.

1 Corinthians 9:17-18

For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward, but if involuntarily, I have been entrusted with a commission.

Galatians 6:4

But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have the boast in himself alone and not in the other man.

Galatians 6:7-8

Be not misled, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows this he will also reap.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labor of love that ye showed toward his name, having served the sanctified, and who are serving.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd is made known, ye will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:23

And I will kill her children in death. And all the congregations will know that I am he who searches the inner feelings and hearts. And I will give to you--to each--according to your works.

Revelation 22:12

Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me to render to each man as his work will be.

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