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Berean Standard Bible

“I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.”

1 Corinthians 3:6

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Study note

The Corinthian church had divided into groups claiming loyalty to Paul, Apollos, Peter or Christ. In chapter 3 Paul calls this rivalry a sign of spiritual immaturity.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

World English Bible (WEB)

I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase.

King James Version (KJV)

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I did the planting, Apollos did the watering, but God gave the increase.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I planted, Apollos watered, but God was giving growth;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo planté, Apolos regó: mas Dios ha dado el crecimiento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mi tarea fue sembrar la semilla, y la de Apolos fue regarla; pero Dios fue el que permitió que germinara.

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