1 Corinthians 3:11
For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
In Context
12But on the base a man may put gold, silver, stones of great price, wood, dry grass, cut stems;
Cross References
Matthew 16:18And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.
2 Corinthians 11:2For I have a very great care for you: because you have been married by me to one husband, and it is my desire to give you completely holy to Christ.
Ephesians 2:20Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone,
1 Peter 2:6Because it is said in the Writings, See, I am placing a keystone in Zion, of great and special value; and the man who has faith in him will not be put to shame.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 3:6-11
Mutual Agreement of Ministers. ( a. d. 57.) 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye… Read the whole commentary →