1 Corinthians 3:12
Whatever is used by those who build on this foundation, whether gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Open English Bible (US)
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 any other foundation than the one already laid – Jesus Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10More precious are they than gold – than fine gold in plenty, and sweeter they are than honey, that drops from the comb.
Matthew 15:6he is in no way bound to honor his father.’ In this way you have nullified the words of God for the sake of your traditions.
Romans 16:17I beg you, friends, to be on your guard against people who, by disregarding the teaching which you received, cause divisions and create difficulties; dissociate yourselves 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 →