1 Corinthians 3:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁸ The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and each will receive wages according to their own labor.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ He who plants and he who waters are equal (one in aim, of the same importance and esteem), yet each shall receive his own reward (wages), according to his own labor.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Common English Bible

⁸ The one who plants and the one who waters work together, but each one will receive their own reward for their own labor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁸ Now he that planteth, and he that watereth, are one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.

1 Corinthians 3:8 Cross References

Psalm 62:12

and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work.

Proverbs 27:18

Anyone who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and anyone who takes care of a master will be honored.

Daniel 12:3

Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 16:27

“For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done.

Luke 19:19

He said to him, ‘And you, rule over five cities.’

Romans 2:6

He will repay according to each one’s deeds:

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 3:14

If the work that someone has built on the foundation survives, the builder will receive a wage.

1 Corinthians 3:7

So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For though you might have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers. Indeed, in Christ Jesus I fathered you through the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk?

Galatians 6:4

All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will become a cause for pride.

Galatians 6:5

For all must carry their own loads.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.

2 John 1:8

Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for but may receive a full reward.

Revelation 2:23

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.

Revelation 22:12

“See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.