1 Corinthians 3:12
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Majority Standard Bible
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 can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Proverbs 30:6Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Isaiah 60:17Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.
Matthew 15:6then he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition.
Romans 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. 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 →