Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will
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.
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,
Themes
Agriculture or husbandry » Operations in » Watering
Bearing fruit » God giving the increase
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The good of all nations
Increase » God giving the increase
Labor » Who shall eat the fruits of their labor
Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through
God, Power of » Efficiency of ministers is through
Proportionate reward » In the lord's vineyard
Reward » For spiritual service » The good of all nations
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » In the lord's vineyard
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The good of all nations
Topics
Interlinear
De
δέ
De
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184
Potizo
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Divisiveness And Immaturity
7
So neither is the one who plants nor the one who waters anything, but [only] God who causes the growth.
8 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.
9
For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
Cross References
Psalm 62:12
Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion,
For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.
Matthew 16:27
Romans 2:6
He will pay back to each person according to his deeds [justly, as his deeds deserve]:
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have accomplished together, but that you may receive a full and perfect reward [when He grants rewards to faithful believers].
Daniel 12:3
Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.
Matthew 5:11-12
Matthew 10:41-42
John 4:36-38
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:14
If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.
1 Corinthians 4:5-6
So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
1 Corinthians 9:17-18
For if I do this work
Galatians 6:4
But each one must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior], and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something commendable
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked [He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside]; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:23
Revelation 22:12