1 Corinthians 3:11

Translations

Modern

For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Traditional

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

Literal

For no one is able to lay another foundation besides the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Latin

Fundamentum enim aliud nemo potest ponere præter id quod positum est, quod est Christus Jesus.

Original

Greek

English

For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Notes

1 Corinthians 3:11

The church's only foundation is Jesus Christ himself (see Isaiah 28:16; 1 Peter 2:4–8; compare Romans 9:33). However, the Corinthians risked making a human teacher their foundation.

1 Corinthians 3:10–17

Everyone is responsible to God for how they serve Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:1–4:7

After comparing human and spiritual wisdom, Paul addresses the divisions in the Corinthian church (see 1 Corinthians 1:10–12), especially their undue loyalty to him and Apollos.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) John’s Profile of Discipleship Religious Hypocrisy The Church as God’s Temple The New Community

Related verses

Ephesians 2:20
…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Acts 4:11–12
This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’
1 Peter 2:6–8
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Galatians 1:7–9
…which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:2–4
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Parallels

Isaiah 28:14–22 Ephesians 2:19–22 1 Peter 2:1–8

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apollos Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Binding and Loosing First Letter to the Corinthians Peter, Second Letter of Reward Second Letter to the Thessalonians Work

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church Growth Church: Christ, Head of Church: Membership In Cornerstone of Christ Doctrines: False Foundation: Christ House: Architecture of Figurative Jesus, the Christ: Saviour No Other Foundation Stones: The True Foundation The Church: Christ, the Foundation-Stone of Union with Christ: Illustrated: Foundation and Building

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