1 Corinthians 3:7

God that giveth the increase — Is all in all: without him neither planting nor watering avails.

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⁷ So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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