Despite their inflated evaluation of themselves, Paul calls the Corinthian believers spiritual babies.  Their immaturity was displayed by their behavior. They were puffed up for one preacher over another. Paul reminds them that he and Apollos (and us, by extension) are merely seed-throwers and water boys.  God deserves the glory, for He makes all things grow. This chapter closes by reminding them that in Christ, all things belong to the Corinthians- even victory over death!