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1 Corinthians 3

1 Cor. 3:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
Paul
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
who
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
is Apollos
Apollos (Greek #625)
Apollos, an Israelite
KJV usage: Apollos.
Pronounce: ap-ol-loce'
Origin: probably from the same as 624
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
ministers
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
diakonos (Greek #1249)
an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)
KJV usage: deacon, minister, servant.
Pronounce: dee-ak'-on-os
Origin: probably from an obsolete διάκω (to run on errands; compare 1377)
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
ye believed
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
, even
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
x as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
gave to
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
every man
hekastos (Greek #1538)
each or every
KJV usage: any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly.
Pronounce: hek'-as-tos
Origin: as if a superlative of ἕκας (afar)
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Rom. 12:3,6• 3For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.
 6But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (Rom. 12:3,6)
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1 Peter 4:11• 11If any one speak--as oracles of God; if any one minister--as of strength which God supplies; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the might for the ages of ages. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11)

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Ministry on This Verse

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ministers.
1 Cor. 3:7• 7So that neither the planter is anything, nor the waterer; but God the giver of the increase. (1 Cor. 3:7)
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1 Cor. 4:1‑2• 1Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
 2Here, further, it is sought in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (1 Cor. 4:1‑2)
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Luke 1:2• 2as those who from the beginning were eye-witnesses of and attendants on the Word have delivered them to us, (Luke 1:2)
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Rom. 10:14‑15• 14How 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? and how shall they hear without one who preaches?
 15and how shall they preach unless they have been sent? according as it is written, How beautiful the feet of them that announce glad tidings of peace, of them that announce glad tidings of good things! (Rom. 10:14‑15)
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2 Cor. 3:6• 6who has also made us competent, as ministers of the new covenant; not of letter, but of spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit quickens. (2 Cor. 3:6)
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2 Cor. 4:5,7• 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake.
 7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us: (2 Cor. 4:5,7)
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2 Cor. 6:1,4• 1But as fellow-workmen, we also beseech that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
 4but in everything commending ourselves as God's ministers, in much endurance, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits, (2 Cor. 6:1,4)
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2 Cor. 11:23• 23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as being beside myself) *I* above measure so; in labours exceedingly abundant, in stripes to excess, in prisons exceedingly abundant, in deaths oft. (2 Cor. 11:23)
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1 Cor. 3:10• 10According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, but another builds upon it. But let each see how he builds upon it. (1 Cor. 3:10)
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1 Cor. 9:17• 17For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with an administration. (1 Cor. 9:17)
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1 Cor. 12:4‑11,28• 4But there are distinctions of gifts, but the same Spirit;
 5and there are distinctions of services, and the same Lord;
 6and there are distinctions of operations, but the same God who operates all things in all.
 7But to each the manifestation of the Spirit is given for profit.
 8For to one, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
 9and to a different one faith, in the power of the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healing in the power of the same Spirit;
 10and to another operations of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; and to a different one kinds of tongues; and to another interpretation of tongues.
 11But all these things operates the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each in particular according as he pleases.
 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:4‑11,28)
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Matt. 25:15• 15And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to each according to his particular ability, and immediately went away out of the country. (Matt. 25:15)
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John 3:27• 27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it be given him out of heaven. (John 3:27)
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Rom. 12:3‑6• 3For I say, through the grace which has been given to me, to every one that is among you, not to have high thoughts above what he should think; but to think so as to be wise, as God has dealt to each a measure of faith.
 4For, as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office;
 5thus we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one members one of the other.
 6But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (Rom. 12:3‑6)
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1 Peter 4:10• 10each according as he has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the various grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10)
• What room for boasting of men? Why not of the Lord who gave to each? Of this they had thought little. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 3:5-15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Who then is Apollos, and who Paul? Ministering servantsk, through whom ye have believed, and as the Lord has given to each.

JND Translation Notes

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Diakonos. see Note, ch. 4.1; Rom. 16.1.

W. Kelly Translation

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Whata then is Apollosb? and what is Paulc? Ministers by whom ye believed, and as the Lord gave to each.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "who." "What. . . what" is read by many MSS.; "who . . . who" is found in the great majority of MSS. and versions.
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The order of Paul and Apollos is thus given in many MSS. The best of these also add "is," which is left out of the vulgar text.
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The common text inserts "but" contrary to many MSS. and several of the oldest versions.