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Book of 1 Corinthians - Chapter 3 - Verse 9

3:9
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Meaning

This verse emphasizes the partnership between believers and God in the work of building and cultivating His kingdom. The term "labourers together with God" highlights the idea that as followers of Christ, we are called to work alongside Him in spreading the Gospel and making disciples. The imagery of being God's husbandry and building conveys the importance of believers being nurtured and built up in faith, just as a farmer tends to his crops or a builder constructs a building. By identifying believers as God's possession and His handiwork, the verse underscores the value and care that God has for His people. This verse serves as a reminder of our role as co-laborers with God in His divine plan, and the importance of allowing Him to shape and grow us spiritually as we serve Him.

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