1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man’s work, which he has built upon that foundation, still remains, he will gain a reward.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

In Context

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.

15If any man’s work is burnt up, he will suffer loss; though he himself will escape, but only as one who has passed through fire.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:45Who, then is that trustworthy, careful servant, who has been placed by his master over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

1 Corinthians 3:8In this the man who plants and the man who waters are one; yet each will receive his own reward in proportion to his own labour.

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what hope or joy will be ours, or what crown shall we have to boast of, in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his Coming, if it be not you?

1 Peter 5:1As for the older men among you, who bear office in the Church, I, their fellow-Officer, and a witness to the sufferings of the Christ, who shall also share in the glory that is to be revealed —

Revelation 2:8To the Angel of the Church in Smyrna write: — “These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died, but is restored to life: —

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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