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And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the one planting and the one watering are one, and each will receive the own reward, according to the own labor. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now the one planting and the one watering are one in purpose, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The one who plants is just as important as the one who waters. And each one will be paid for what they do. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and each will receive a reward for his own work. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> There is no difference between the one who plants and the one who waters; God will reward each one according to the work each has done. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and each will receive a reward for his own action. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the one planting and the one watering are one, and each will receive the own reward, according to the own labor. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he planting and he watering are one: and each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now he that planteth, and he that watereth, are one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive wages in proportion to his labor. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus the planter and the waterer are equal: and each one shall receive his own wages according to his own labor. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But whoever plants and whoever waters, they are one; and a man receives wages according to his labor.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he that plants and he that waters are one; and each one shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and each one shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that planteth, and he that watereth, have the same design: and each shall receive his proper reward, in proportion to his own labour. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he that plants and he that waters are one; but each shall receive his own reward, according to his own labor. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he that planteth, and he that watereth, are as one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=486" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">God's Fellow Workers</a> …7So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/5452.htm" title="5452: phyteuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine.">plants</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who</a> <a href="/greek/4222.htm" title="4222: potizōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To cause to drink, give to drink; irrigate, water. From a derivative of the alternate of pino; to furnish drink, irrigate.">waters</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-NNS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one in purpose,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lēmpsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">will be rewarded</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idion (Adj-AMS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate."></a> <a href="/greek/3408.htm" title="3408: misthon (N-AMS) -- (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idion (Adj-AMS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own</a> <a href="/greek/2873.htm" title="2873: kopon (N-AMS) -- From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains.">labor.</a> 9For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Galatians 6:4-5</a> Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. / For each one should carry his own load. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8</a> because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a> Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... <a href="/luke/19-12.htm">Luke 19:12-27</a> So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. / But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ ... <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18</a> But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. <a href="/john/4-36.htm">John 4:36</a> Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19-20</a> After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? / You are indeed our glory and our joy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.he that planteth.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a> For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">1 Corinthians 4:6</a> And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.<a href="/john/4-36.htm">John 4:36-38</a> And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together… and every.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">1 Corinthians 9:17,18</a> For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">End</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/romans/16-12.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Planter</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-49.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Special</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Waterer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Watereth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Watering</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/romans/16-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-26.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-15.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-27.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Planter</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Special</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Waterer</a> <a href="/exodus/2-17.htm">Watereth</a> <a href="/genesis/2-6.htm">Watering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 3</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Milk is fit for children.</a> 3. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind.</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">He who plants and He who waters are nothing.</a> 9. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">The ministers are God's fellow workmen.</a> 11. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Christ the only foundation.</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">You are the temples of God, which must be kept holy.</a> 19. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses divisions within the church at Corinth, where members were aligning themselves with different leaders (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a>). By stating that those who plant and water are one, Paul underscores that all Christian workers, regardless of their specific roles, share a common goal: the growth of God's kingdom. This unity reflects the body of Christ, where each member has a unique function but works together for the same purpose (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>). The agricultural metaphor of planting and watering would have been familiar to the Corinthian audience, as agriculture was a significant part of their economy and daily life.and each will be rewarded according to his own labor This part of the verse highlights the principle of individual accountability and reward. In the broader biblical context, this aligns with the teaching that God is just and will reward each person based on their deeds (<a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a>). The concept of reward is not necessarily about salvation, which is a gift of grace, but about the recognition of faithful service (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">1 Corinthians 3:14</a>). The imagery of labor and reward also connects to the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where servants are rewarded based on their stewardship. This phrase encourages believers to focus on their personal calling and diligence in service, knowing that God sees and values their efforts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, emphasizing unity and purpose in ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/a/apollos.htm">Apollos</a> A fellow worker in the ministry, known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures, mentioned earlier in <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">1 Corinthians 3</a> as one who waters what Paul has planted. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diversity and moral challenges, where the early church faced divisions and needed guidance on unity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with divisions and needing instruction on spiritual maturity and unity. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate source of growth and reward, who gives the increase in the work of ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a> Believers are called to work together with a common goal, recognizing that each role is vital in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/i/individual_responsibility.htm">Individual Responsibility</a> Each person is accountable for their own labor and will be rewarded accordingly. This encourages diligence and faithfulness in one's calling. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_growth.htm">God's Sovereignty in Growth</a> While believers plant and water, it is God who gives the increase. Trust in His timing and provision is essential. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_division.htm">Avoiding Division</a> The church should avoid divisions based on who does what work, focusing instead on the shared mission and purpose in Christ. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Rewards are not just earthly but eternal. Keeping an eternal perspective helps believers remain steadfast in their labor.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'husbandman'_mean_biblically.htm">What does 'husbandman' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_school_cheating.htm">What does the Bible say about cheating in school?</a> <a href="/q/does_apollos'_delay_affect_biblical_consistency.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12 - Why is Apollos unwilling or delayed to visit Corinth, and does this contradiction with other New Testament accounts undermine biblical consistency?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_the_wicked_thrive_and_righteous_suffer.htm">In Job 36:6-7, where it states the righteous are exalted while the wicked are cut off, why do wicked individuals often thrive, and the righteous sometimes suffer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Are one.--The planter and the waterer are one in that they are both working in the same cause. "But," says the Apostle (not "and," as in our version), "each man shall receive his own reward from God, not from man, according to his labour." There is an individuality as well as a unity in the work of the ministry. This is, however, not a thing to be noticed by men, but it will be recognised by the great Master.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Are one; literally, one thing. God is the sole Agent; the teachers, so far from being able to pose as rival leaders, form but one instrument in God's hand. Their relative differences shrink into insignificance when the source and objects of their ministry are considered. His own reward... his own labour. In the lower individual sphere the work of teachers shall be fairly estimated and rewarded as in the parable of the pounds and talents (comp. <a href="/john/4-36.htm">John 4:36</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. plants φυτεύων (phyteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5452.htm">Strong's 5452: </a> To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. waters ποτίζων (potizōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4222.htm">Strong's 4222: </a> To cause to drink, give to drink; irrigate, water. From a derivative of the alternate of pino; to furnish drink, irrigate. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. one [ in purpose ], ἕν (hen) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. each ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. will be rewarded λήμψεται (lēmpsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [his] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἴδιον (idion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. labor. κόπον (kopon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2873.htm">Strong's 2873: </a> From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 3:8 Now he who plants and he who (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>