Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, it does not matter who plants or who waters, but [it is] God who matters, for He makes the seed grow. 8 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. 9 For we are all fellow-workers in God's service; you people are God's farm land; [you are] God's building.



Cross References

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man will return in the splendor of His Father, accompanied by His angels. Then He will reward or punish every person in proportion to what he has done [with his life].

Romans 2:6

He will repay every person for what he has done. [See Psa. 62:12].

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dearly loved brothers, stand firm [in the faith]; do not be moved [from your commitment]. Always do your best to work for the Lord, since you know that your labor in the Lord's [service] is not for nothing.

2 John 1:8

Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you do not lose what we [Note: Some Greek manuscripts say "you"] worked for [i.e., the spiritual blessings you have acquired], but [continue faithful] so that you will receive a full reward. [See Luke 12:47-48; James 3:1; Matt. 20:1-15].

Matthew 5:11-12

You will be blessed when people speak against you and harm you and say bad things about you that are untrue, because of [your devotion to] me.

Matthew 10:41-42

The person who welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will receive the [same] reward the prophet gets. And the person who welcomes a good man because he is good will receive the [same] reward the good man gets.

John 4:36-38

Already the person who is harvesting [the crop] is being paid for his work, and is gathering a crop for never ending life, so that the one planting and the one harvesting [the crop] may rejoice together.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are all fellow-workers in God's service; you people are God's farm land; [you are] God's building.

1 Corinthians 3:14

If the work of anyone lasts [i.e., if his converts are judged faithful], he will receive a reward [i.e., his converts will constitute part of his reward].

1 Corinthians 4:5-6

So, do not judge anything until the appointed time, when the Lord returns [i.e., to do the judging]. He will both shed light on the hidden things done in the dark and make known the motives of people's hearts. Then each person [i.e., who deserves it] will receive praise from God.

1 Corinthians 9:17-18

For if I preached because [I personally decided] I wanted to, I could claim a reward. But if I did not preach from a personal decision to do so, then it would be because I was entrusted with the task [by God].

Galatians 6:4

But let each person test his own accomplishments so that he can determine if he should get credit for them or if his neighbor should.

Galatians 6:7-8

Do not be deceived; God will not be fooled. Whatever a person does with his life, he will reap [the results of it].

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest].

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.

Revelation 22:12

"Listen," [says Jesus], "I am coming quickly! And my reward is with me to pay [back] every person for what he has done.

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