Increase Comes From God

Paul wanted to know what it was about Apollos and himself that could cause division. They were both "ministers," which is the same word translated "deacons" in Acts 6:2 and means they were servants. They were both God's servants and worked as God gave them the ability, thus deserved no special credit for the things they did.

Paul had planted the seed, which is the word of God (Luke 8:11), at Corinth. Apollos had, through giving further instruction, watered. However, God should be recognized as the one who caused growth. Just as in the physical realm, those that plant and water can get no results without God's power. Both Paul and Apollos worked toward the same goal. They did as God commanded and would be rewarded according to their faithfulness in carrying out his instructions (1 Corinthians 3:5-8).

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