1 Corinthians 3:12
But on the base a man may put gold, silver, stones of great price, wood, dry grass, cut stems;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
In Context
11For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10\19:9\The fear of the Lord is clean, and has no end; the decisions of the Lord are true and full of righteousness.
Proverbs 8:10Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
Proverbs 30:6Make no addition to his words, or he will make clear your error, and you will be seen to be false.
Isaiah 60:17In place of brass, I will give gold, and for iron silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: and I will make Peace your judge, and Righteousness your overseer.
Matthew 15:6There is no need for him to give honour to his father. And you have made the word of God without effect because of your teaching.
Romans 16:17Now, it is my desire, brothers, that you will take note of those who are causing division and trouble among you, quite against the teaching which was given to you: and keep away from them.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 3:12-16
The Spiritual Foundation. ( a. d. 57.) 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall… Read the whole commentary →