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1 Corinthians 3:12

But if anyone builds upon this foundation, whether gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble,

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In The King James Version

Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

In Context

11For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus.

13each one’s work shall be made manifest. For the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it will be revealed by fire. And this fire will test each one’s work, as to what kind it is.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:10O Lord, save the king, and hear us on the day that we will call upon you.

Proverbs 8:10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.

Proverbs 30:6Do not add anything to his words, lest you be reproved and be discovered to be a liar.

Isaiah 60:17In exchange for brass, I will bring gold; and in exchange for iron, I will bring silver; and for wood, brass; and for stones, iron. And I will make your visitation into peace, and your leaders into justice.

Matthew 15:6then he shall not honor his father or his mother.’ So have you nullified the commandment of God, for the sake of your tradition.

Romans 16:17But I beg you, brothers, to take note of those who cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and to turn 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 →

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