1 Corinthians 3:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.
World English Bible (WEB)
So{G5620} then neither{G3777} is{G2076}{(G5748)} he that planteth{G5452}{(G5723)} any thing{G5100}, neither{G3777} he that watereth{G4222}{(G5723)}; but{G235} God{G2316} that giveth the increase{G837}{(G5723)}.
KJV with Strongs
(7) so that the one planting, nor the one watering is something, rather The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God who grows.
The F.O.G
[7] So don't focus on us servants – neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything special. יהוה alone deserves the glory because He gives the growth, transforms hearts, and produces spiritual fruit.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so that neither is he who is planting anything, nor he who is watering, but He who is giving growth—God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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