1 Corinthians 3:12

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11for no man can lay any other foundation than the one already laid — Jesus Christ.

13the quality of each man’s work will become known, for the Day will make it plain; because that Day is to be ushered in with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of every man’s work.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:6he is in no way bound to honour his father.’ In this way you have nullified the words of God on account of your traditions.

Romans 16:17I urge you, Brothers, 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 →

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