1 Corinthians 3:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.

Berean Standard Bible:

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

American Standard Version:

I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I{G1473} have planted{G5452}, Apollos{G625} watered{G4222}; but{G235} God{G2316} gave the increase{G837}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Corinthians 3:9

  • For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.

1 Corinthians 3:10

  • According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

Proverbs 11:25

  • ¶ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

1 Corinthians 1:30

  • But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

2 Corinthians 10:14

  • For we stretch not ourselves beyond [our measure], as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in [preaching] the gospel of Christ:

2 Corinthians 10:15

  • Not boasting of things without [our] measure, [that is], of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

Acts 18:4

  • And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1473
    There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγώ
    Transliteration: egṓ
    Pronunciation: eg-o'
    Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
  2. Strong's Number: G5452
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φυτεύω
    Transliteration: phyteúō
    Pronunciation: foot-yoo'-o
    Description: from a derivative of φύω; to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine:--plant.
  3. Strong's Number: G625
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἀπολλῶς
    Transliteration: Apollōs
    Pronunciation: ap-ol-loce'
    Description: probably from the same as Ἀπολλωνία; Apollos, an Israelite:--Apollos.
  4. Strong's Number: G4222
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποτίζω
    Transliteration: potízō
    Pronunciation: pot-id'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of the alternate of πίνω; to furnish drink, irrigate:--give (make) to drink, feed, water.
  5. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  7. Strong's Number: G837
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐξάνω
    Transliteration: auxánō
    Pronunciation: owx-an'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive):--grow (up), (give the) increase.