Transition from planting/watering analogy to building analogy in 1 Corinthians 3:9-10
Structural analysis of the passage's two analogies
In v. 9, Paul shifts from 'God's field' to 'God's building.' The planting/watering metaphor corresponds to initial evangelism; the building metaphor addresses ongoing ministry to believers after salvation. Paul is connecting the two sections while introducing the new framework.
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