1 Corinthians 3:14

Translations

Modern

If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

Traditional

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

Literal

If the work of anyone that he built up will remain, he will receive a reward.

Latin

Si cujus opus manserit quod superædificavit, mercedem accipiet.

Original

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English

If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

Notes

1 Corinthians 3:12–15

Some things people build on Christ's foundation will last. Others will burn in judgment (see Malachi 4:1). On judgment day, the work of each church teacher will be evaluated (see James 3:1; also Romans 14:10–12; 2 Corinthians 5:10). Those with faithful teachings will earn a reward. Others will face great loss, not of salvation but of reward. They will be saved, but barely, like someone rescued through flames (see Amos 4:11; Zechariah 3:2; Jude 1:23).

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) Religious Hypocrisy Remember Him The Church as God’s Temple The New Community

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