Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:3-11
3. From these partisanships are deductively stated the true responsibilities of their ministers, as imposed by God, 1 Corinthians 3:5-15. a. Their success (based on Christ) solely from God, 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 . As simply instruments of God, ministers are one, 1 Corinthians 3:5-10. But let every man (minister) beware, that on Christ for his foundation he build truth, otherwise his building will be burned, and he escape like a man from his burning dwelling, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Corinthians 3:8
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.But he that planteth and he that watereth are one — Which is another argument against division. Though their labours are different. they are all employed in one general work, - the saving souls. Hence he takes occasion to speak of the reward of them that labour faithfully, and the awful account to be given by all. Every man shall receive his own peculiar reward according to... read more