1 Corinthians 3:11

for no one can lay any other foundation than the one already laid – Jesus Christ.

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In The King James Version

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

In Context

10In fulfillment of the charge which God had entrusted to me, I laid the foundation like a skillful master; but someone else is now building on it. Let everyone take care how they build;

12Whatever is used by those who build on this foundation, whether gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw,

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18Yes, and I say to you, your name is ‘Peter’ – a Rock, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail over it.

2 Corinthians 11:2I am jealous over you with the jealousy of God. For I promised you in marriage as a pure bride, to one husband – the Christ.

Ephesians 2:20You have been built up on the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.

1 Peter 2:6For there is a passage of scripture that runs – ‘See, I am placing in Zion a choice and precious cornerstone; and those who believe in him will have no cause for 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 →

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