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1 Corinthians 3:6
I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 3:6 shows a god gives increase that is lived within work and rest—see "who" and "god". Align god gives increase by steady, quiet faithfulness—anchor courage in promise.

Context

1 Corinthians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting god gives increase. Within ch. 3, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “who” and “god”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Corinthians to Paul. Introductions to 1 Corinthians often note: generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians appears framed for Church in Corinth.. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line. Gifts serve love; resurrection secures hope. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46