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1 Corinthians 3:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

1 Corinthians 3:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:6

Theological / Devotional

I have planted. Every one of God’s servants has his allotted task to perform. Some ministers do pioneer work, sowing the seed of the Word; others gather in the harvest. Several different instruments may be used to lead a sinner to Christ, as in the work done by a carpenter many different tools may be used to construct an article.

Gave. Literally, “was giving.” The continued blessing of God is being emphasized.

Increase. Men are only the means employed by God in His soul-winning work, and all the credit for the conversion of sinners must be given to Him. Those who believe through their ministry should center their affections on Jesus and not on those through whom the gospel was imparted to them.

By SdaBc