1 Corinthians 3:6

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

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

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

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 3:9 (11 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 3:10 (11 votes)

    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 (8 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30 (5 votes)

    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 (5 votes)

    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 (5 votes)

    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 (4 votes)

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