1 Corinthians 3:9
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”1 Corinthians 3:9
What Does 1 Corinthians 3:9 Mean?
1 Corinthians 3:9 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Community.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 3:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 127:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”Matthew 16:18“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”John 15:1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”Matthew 9:37“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”1 Peter 2:5“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”Ephesians 2:20“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”2 Corinthians 6:1“We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”1 Corinthians 3:16“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”Proverbs 24:3“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”1 Corinthians 3:6“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”Mark 16:20“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”Ephesians 2:21“In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:”2 Timothy 2:20“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.”Isaiah 61:11“For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.”Matthew 15:13“But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.”Hebrews 3:3“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.”John 4:35“Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.”1 Corinthians 6:19“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?”Acts 4:11“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”
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