1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man's work comes through the test, he will have a reward.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

In Context

13Every man's work will be made clear in that day, because it will be tested by fire; and the fire itself will make clear the quality of every man's work.

15If the fire puts an end to any man's work, it will be his loss: but he will get salvation himself, though as by fire.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:45Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?

1 Corinthians 3:8Now the planter and the waterer are working for the same end: but they will have their separate rewards in the measure of their work.

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

1 Peter 5:1I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:

Revelation 2:8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna say: These things says the first and the last, who was dead and is living:

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 →

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