8 The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor.
8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor.
8 Planting and watering are menial servant jobs at minimum wages.
8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
8 The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:8
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
(Read 1 Corinthians 3:5-9)
The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. We should not put ministers into the place of God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and engaged in one design. They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. Those who work hardest shall fare best. Those who are most faithful shall have the greatest reward. They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.