1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Cross-reference

In 1 Cor 3:9, Paul identifies the workers as God's fellow workers and the church as God's field — reinforcing the unity and purpose behind the wages in 3:8.

1 Corinthians 3:14 directly follows: if work survives, the builder receives a reward — the same context expands on wages for labor.

In 1 Cor 15:58, Paul assures that labor in the Lord is not in vain — directly connecting to the promised wages in 3:8, affirming that effort has eternal value.

In 1 Cor 4:6, Paul applies the planting/watering metaphor to himself and Apollos as a lesson against pride — directly building on the 'one' and 'wages' idea in 3:8.

In 1 Cor 4:5, Paul says each will receive commendation from God at judgment — the future reward that matches the 'wages according to labor' promise in 3:8.

In 1 Cor 9:18, Paul defines his reward as offering the gospel free — a concrete instance of the 'wages' principle from 3:8 being applied to his own ministry.

In 1 Cor 9:17, Paul discusses reward for his preaching — a specific example of the general principle in 3:8 that each receives wages according to labor.

Revelation 22:12 declares Christ brings recompense to repay each for what they have done — matching the wage-for-work theme.

Revelation 2:23 states Christ gives to each according to their works — a clear parallel to receiving wages according to labor.

2 John 1:8 Parallel

2 John 1:8 warns not to lose what we have worked for but to win full reward — directly echoing the wage-for-labor principle.

Galatians 6:7 uses the sowing metaphor to teach that a person reaps what they sow, directly reinforcing the labor-reward link in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

Romans 2:6 Allusion

Romans 2:6 quotes the principle that God repays each person according to their deeds, exactly matching the reward according to labor in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

In John 4:36-38, Jesus uses sower/reaper imagery with wages and joint rejoicing — echoing the same 'one' and 'wages' theme Paul applies to ministry in 3:8.

Matthew 16:27 states that the Son of Man will reward each person according to their deeds, directly paralleling the reward-for-labor theme in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

Psalm 62:12 Allusion

Psalm 62:12 states that God rewards each person according to their deeds, directly echoing the principle of reward according to labor in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

Luke 19:19 Parallel

Luke 19:19 shows a servant rewarded with authority over five cities — illustrating the principle of reward proportional to faithful work.

Colossians 3:24 Related theme

Colossians 3:24 also promises reward from the Lord for service, specifying it as an inheritance from Christ.

Galatians 6:8 expands the sowing metaphor to distinguish reaping from flesh or Spirit, connecting to the reward-for-labor theme but with a moral contrast.

Hebrews 6:10 assures that God does not overlook work and love — reinforcing the promise of reward for faithful labor.

Matthew 10:42 assures reward for even a small act of kindness to a disciple, illustrating the same principle of reward for labor seen in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

Matthew 10:41 promises reward based on welcoming prophets or righteous people, aligning with the principle of reward according to one's actions in 1 Corinthians 3:8.

2 Chronicles 15:7 encourages that your work shall be rewarded — an OT promise parallel to NT teaching on wages for labor.