A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek Part 23

CHAP. X.

BRETHREN, the kind wish of my heart indeed, and the prayer which I offer to G.o.d for Israel, is for their salvation. (2)For I am a witness for them, that they have a zeal for G.o.d, but not according to knowledge. (3)For being ignorant of the righteousness which is of G.o.d, and seeking to establish a righteousness of their own, they have not submitted to the righteousness of G.o.d. (4)For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. (5)For Moses describeth the righteousness which is by the law, "That the man who doeth these things shall live by them[66]." (6)But the righteousness that is by faith speaketh thus[67], "Say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:) (7)or, Who shall descend into the abyss?" (that is, to bring Christ up again from the dead.) (8)But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart:" that is, the word of faith which we preach; (9)That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thy heart that G.o.d raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

(10)For with the heart faith is exercised unto righteousness; and with the mouth is confession made unto salvation. (11)For the scripture saith[68], "Every one who believeth in him shall not be confounded."

(12)For there is no difference between either Jew or Greek: for the same Lord of all is rich to all that call upon him. (13)"For every one shall be saved, whosoever calleth on the name of the Lord[69]." (14)How then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? but how shall they hear without a preacher? (15)and how shall they preach unless they are sent? as it is written[70], "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings of good things!" (16)But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report[71]?" (17)Faith then cometh by report, but the report by the word of G.o.d. (18)But I say, Have they not heard? Yea verily, "the sound of their voice is gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world[72]."

(19)But I say, Did not Israel know? Moses first saith, "I will excite your jealousy by what is no nation, and by an ignorant people will I provoke you to wrath[73]." (20)But Isaiah is very bold, and saith[74], "I have been found by those who sought me not; I have become manifest to those who inquired not after me." (21)But unto Israel he saith, "All the day long have I stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient and contradicting."

CHAP. XI.

I SAY then, Hath G.o.d rejected his people? G.o.d forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. (2)G.o.d hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Elias[75]? how he maketh intercession with G.o.d against Israel, saying, (3)"Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I only am left, and they seek my life."

(4)But what saith the oracle of G.o.d to him? "I have left to myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal." (5)So then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. (6)But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

(7)What then is the result? Israel hath not obtained that which it seeketh; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded, (8)as it is written[76], "G.o.d hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear; unto this present day." (9)And David saith[77], "Let their table be for a snare, and for a trap, and for a stumbling-block, and for a recompence unto them: (10)let their eyes be blinded, that they may not see, and bow down their back continually."

(11)I say then, Have they stumbled so as to fall? G.o.d forbid: but by their stumbling salvation is come to the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy. (12)For if their stumbling is the riches of the world, and their diminution the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? (13)For I address myself to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am indeed the apostle of the Gentiles, I exalt my ministry: (14)if by any means I might provoke to jealousy my flesh, and save some of them.

(15)For if the rejection of them is the reconciliation of the world, what shall their recovery be, but life from the dead? (16)Now if the first fruits be holy, so is the ma.s.s: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. (17)But if some of the branches have been broken off, and thou though a wild olive hast been grafted in among them, and become a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (18)boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

(19)Wilt thou say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in? (20)Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear: (21)for if G.o.d spared not the native branches, tremble lest he spare not thee.

(22)Behold therefore the kindness and severity of G.o.d: to those indeed who fell, severity; but unto thee, kindness, if thou continuest in that kindness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (23)But they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for G.o.d is able to graft them in again. (24)For if thou hast been cut out of the naturally wild olive, and contrary to nature hast been grafted into the good olive: how much more shall these, which are native branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? (25)For I would not that you should be ignorant, brethren, of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is come on Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. (26)And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, "The Deliverer shall go forth out of Sion, and shalt turn away unG.o.dliness from Jacob; (27)and this is my covenant with them, When I shall take away their sins[78]." (28)As concerning the gospel indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake. (29)For unchangeable are the gifts and the calling of G.o.d. (30)For as ye also in times past did not believe in G.o.d, but now have obtained mercy through their unbelief: (31)so also these now have not believed in your mercy, that they also might obtain mercy. (32)For G.o.d hath shut up all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. (33)O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of G.o.d! how unsearchable are his judgments, and how incomprehensible his ways! (34)For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been admitted his counsellor? (35)Or who hath first given unto him, and it shall be repaid him again? (36)Because by him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

CHAP. XII.

I BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of G.o.d, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to G.o.d, which is your reasonable service. (2)And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renovation of your mind, that you may prove by experience what is the will of G.o.d, that is good, acceptable, and perfect. (3)For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as G.o.d has divided to every one the measure of faith. (4)For as we have in one body many members, but the members, though many, have not the same function, (5)so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other. (6)Having then different gifts according to the grace which is given unto us, if it be prophecy, speak according to the a.n.a.logy of faith; (7)or if the deacon's office, be active in the service; or he that teacheth, in teaching; (8)or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. (9)Let love be undissembled. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. (10)In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: (11)not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord: (12)rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer: (13)communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.

(14)Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not. (15)Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. (16)Be of the same mind among each other. Affect not high things, but be condescending to the lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

(17)Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the sight of all men. (18)If possible, as far as you can, be at peace with all men. (19)Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord[79]." (20)If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head. (21)Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

CHAP. XIII.

LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from G.o.d; the existing powers are appointed by G.o.d. (2)Wherefore he that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of G.o.d: and they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. (3)For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it: (4)for he is the minister of G.o.d to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of G.o.d, an avenger to inflict wrath on him that practises what is evil. (5)Wherefore there is a necessity for being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience sake. (6)For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are G.o.d's ministers, continually employed on this very service. (7)Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. (8)Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. (9)For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (10)Love doeth no ill to a neighbour; the fulfilment therefore of the law is love. (11)And thus do, knowing the time; for the hour is come that we should awake from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. (12)The night is far advanced, the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. (13)Let us walk becomingly as in the face of day, not in revels and drunkenness, not in impurities and wantonness, not in strife and envy. (14)But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to gratify its pa.s.sions.

CHAP. XIV.

HIM that is weak in faith take by the hand, and enter not into niceties of disputes. (2)One man indeed thinketh he may eat all meats; another, who is weak, eateth vegetables. (3)Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not, and let not him that eateth not judge him that eateth; for G.o.d hath accepted him. (4)Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth; but he shall be established: for G.o.d is able to establish him. (5)One man judgeth one day different from another day: another judgeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (6)He that observeth a day, to the Lord he observeth it; and he that observeth not a day, to the Lord he doth not observe it. He that eateth, to the Lord he eateth, for he giveth thanks to G.o.d; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth thanks to G.o.d. (7)For no one of us liveth to himself, and no one dieth to himself. (8)For whether we live, to the Lord we live, and whether we die, to the Lord we die; whether therefore we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's. (9)For to this end Christ both died, and rose again, and revived, that he might be the Lord both of the dead and of the living. (10)But thou, why judgest thou thy brother? And thou, why dost thou disparage thy brother? for we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. (11)For it is written, "As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall make confession to G.o.d[80]." (12)a.s.suredly then every one of us shall give an account of himself to G.o.d. (13)Let us therefore no more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a stumbling-block or offence before his brother. (14)I know, and am convinced by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who thinketh any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

(15)But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no more according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for whom Christ died.

(16)Let not therefore food, which is good for you, give occasion of reproach. (17)For the kingdom of G.o.d is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (18)For he who in these things is the servant of Christ, is acceptable to G.o.d, and approved of men. (19)Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.

(20)For the sake of meat destroy not the work of G.o.d. All things indeed are clean; but it is an evil thing for a man to eat, giving offence.

(21)It is laudable not to eat flesh, or to drink wine, nor to do any thing whereby thy brother is stumbled, or scandalized, or weakened.

(22)Hast thou faith, exercise it before G.o.d within thyself. Blessed is the man who condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. (23)But he that maketh a difference between meats, if he eat is condemned, because he doth it not by faith: for every thing which is not of faith, is sin.

CHAP. XV.

WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. (2)Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification. (3)For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me[81]." (4)For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.

(5)Now the G.o.d of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded among each other, according to Christ Jesus: (6)that in one mind, with one mouth, ye may glorify G.o.d, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (7)Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of G.o.d.

(8)Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circ.u.mcision for the truth of G.o.d, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9)and that the Gentiles might glorify G.o.d for his mercy; as it is written[82], "For this cause will I confess unto thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name." (10)And again he saith[83], "Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people." (11)And again[84], "Praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud him, all ye people." (12)And again Isaiah saith, "There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust[85]." (13)Now the G.o.d of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.

(14)And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another. (15)But I have written to you, my brethren, in part, with greater freedom, as refres.h.i.+ng your memory through the grace which is given to me of G.o.d; (16)that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of G.o.d; that the oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

(17)I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the things of G.o.d. (18)For I will not dare to say any thing of those things which Christ hath not wrought by my ministry, to engage the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed, (19)by the power of signs and miracles, by the might of the Spirit of G.o.d; so that from Jerusalem, and in a circle quite round unto Illyric.u.m, I have fully spread the gospel of Christ. (20)But I have in such manner endeavoured to preach the gospel, not where Christ's name had been heard, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: (21)but as it is written[86], "To whom the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they who have not heard, shall understand." (22)Wherefore also I have found many things to hinder me from coming to you; (23)but now having no longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest desire to come unto you for many years past, (24)whenever I proceed on my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society. (25)But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints. (26)For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem. (27)They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a partic.i.p.ation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. (28)When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pa.s.s by you into Spain. (29)But I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. (30)Now I exhort you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle earnestly with me in prayers for me unto G.o.d; (31)that I may be delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints; (32)that I may come unto you with joy by the will of G.o.d, and may be refreshed together with you.

(33)Now the G.o.d of peace be with you all! Amen.

CHAP. XVI.

I NOW commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church which is at Cenchrea: (2)that ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that you a.s.sist her in every matter wherein she may have need of you: for she hath also been a succourer of many, and of me myself.

(3)Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus: (4)(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:) (5)and the church which is in their house.

Salute Epinetus my beloved, who is the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ. (6)Salute Mary, who laboured in many things to serve us.

(7)Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who are eminent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

(8)Salute Amplias my beloved in the Lord. (9)Salute Urban, our fellow-labourer in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. (10)Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of Aristobulus. (11)Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute those which belong to the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. (12)Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who have laboured hard in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who laboured much in the Lord. (13)Salute Rufus elect in the Lord, and his mother and mine. (14)Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Dermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. (15)Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them. (16)Salute one another with the holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. (17)Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them. (18)For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless. (19)For your obedience is gone forth in report to all men. I rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed unto good, but harmless respecting evil. (20)Now the G.o.d of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

(21)There salute you Timothy, my fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. (22)I Tertius, who have written this epistle, salute you in the Lord. (23)Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

(24)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. _Amen_.

(25)Now to him that is able to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, agreeable to the revelation of the mystery; which was concealed from all former ages, (26)but is now made manifest, and by the prophetical scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal G.o.d, notified to all the Gentiles to bring them to the obedience of faith: (27)to the only wise G.o.d, through Jesus Christ, be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Written to the Romans, and sent by Phoebe, a deaconess of the church in Cenchrea.

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.

CHAP. I.

PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of G.o.d, and Sosthenes a brother, (2)to the church of G.o.d which is at Corinth, sanctified in Christ Jesus, to the called saints, with all those who invoke the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both their's and our's: (3)grace be unto you, and peace, from G.o.d our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. (4)I give thanks to my G.o.d always on your behalf, for the grace of G.o.d which hath been given you in Christ Jesus; (5)that in every thing ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance, and all knowledge; (6)thus the testimony of Jesus hath been confirmed among you: (7)so that ye have not been deficient in any gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ: (8)who shall confirm you to the end blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (9)Faithful is G.o.d, by whom ye have been called into communion with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

(10)Now I conjure you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among you; but that ye be perfectly united together in the same mind and the same sentiment. (11)For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. (12)Now this I observe, that one and another of you saith, I am indeed of Paul; but I of Apollos; but I of Cephas; but I am of Christ. (13)Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptised into the name of Paul?

(14)I thank G.o.d that I baptised none of you, except Crispus and Gaius; (15)that no man might say, I baptised into my own name. (16)And I also baptised the household of Stepha.n.u.s: besides these, I know not if I baptised any other person. (17)For Christ sent me not to baptise, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of discourse, lest the cross of Christ should be slighted. (18)For the discourse, _the subject of which is_ the cross, is indeed to those who perish, folly; but to us who are saved it is the power of G.o.d. (19)For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent will I make useless[87]." (20)Where is the sophist? where is the scribe? where is the inquisitive searcher after this world's wisdom? hath not G.o.d turned into folly the wisdom of this world? (21)for since in the wisdom of G.o.d the world by its wisdom knew not G.o.d, it pleased G.o.d by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (22)For the Jews demand a miracle, and the Greeks seek wisdom: (23)but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews indeed an offence, and to the Greeks folly; (24)but to those who are called, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ the power of G.o.d, and the wisdom of G.o.d. (25)For this foolishness of G.o.d is wiser than men; and this weakness of G.o.d is stronger than men. (26)For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many fleshly wise, not many men in power, not many men of high birth, are called: (27)but the foolish things of this world hath G.o.d elected, that he might confound the wise; and the feeble things of the world hath G.o.d elected, that he might confound the mighty; (28)and the ign.o.ble things of the world, and the despicable, hath G.o.d elected, and the things that are not, to bring to nought the things which are, (29)that no flesh should glory in his presence. (30)But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who hath been made to us of G.o.d wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (31)that, as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord[88]."

CHAP. II.

AND I, when I came to you, brethren, came not with superior excellence of discourse or wisdom, preaching unto you the gospel of G.o.d. (2)For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified. (3)And in weakness, and in fear, and in much timidity, was I among you. (4)And my conversation and my preaching was not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but with demonstration of the Spirit, and of power: (5)that your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men, but on the power of G.o.d. (6)But we speak wisdom among the perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are destroying themselves: (7)but we speak the wisdom of G.o.d, which had been hid in mystery, which G.o.d predestined before the worlds were, for our glory: (8)which none of the rulers of this world have known: for if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

(9)But, as it is written[89], "The things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and that have not entered into the heart of man, these hath G.o.d prepared for those who love him." (10)But to us hath G.o.d revealed them by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth out all things, even the depths of G.o.d. (11)For who among men knoweth the things of man, save the spirit of man which is in him? so also the things of G.o.d knoweth no man, but the Spirit of G.o.d.

(12)Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from G.o.d; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of G.o.d. (13)Which things also we speak, not in discourses framed by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit of G.o.d; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

(14)But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of G.o.d: for they are folly to him: and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (15)But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all things, though himself is discernible by no man. (16)For who hath known the mind of the Lord? who will instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

CHAP. III.

AND I, brethren, have been unable to speak to you as unto spiritual men, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ. (2)And I have given you milk to drink, and not meat: for hitherto ye have not been capable of it, yea, even to the present moment ye are not capable of it. (3)For ye are still carnal: for since there are among you envy, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as _other_ men? (4)For when one saith, I am indeed of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? (5)Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each _of us_? (6)I have planted, Apollos watered; but G.o.d gave the increase. (7)So then neither is he that planteth any thing, nor he that watereth; but G.o.d who giveth the increase. (8)Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but every one shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. (9)For we are G.o.d's fellowlabourers: ye are G.o.d's husbandry, ye are G.o.d's building.

(10)According to the grace of G.o.d given unto me, as a skilful architect, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.