1 Corinthians 3:11-13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Here the apostle informs us what foundation he had laid at the bottom of all his labours among them?even Jesus Christ, the chief corner-stone, Eph. 2:20. Upon this foundation all the faithful ministers of Christ build. Upon this rock all the Christians found their hopes. Those that build their hopes of heaven on any other foundation build upon the sand. Other foundation can no man lay besides what is laid?even Jesus Christ. Note, The doctrine of our Saviour and his mediation is the principal... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

3:10-15 According to the grace of God that was given to me, I laid the foundation like a skilled master-builder, but another builds upon it. Let each see to it how he builds upon it; for no one can lay any other foundation beside that which is already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds upon that foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, straw, stubble, it will become quite clear what each man's work is. The Day will show it because it is going to be revealed by fire, and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:11

For other foundation can no man lay ,.... Men may attempt to lay other foundations than Christ, and build upon them, but to no purpose; they will be of no avail; all besides him are sandy foundations; such as fleshly privileges, a carnal descent, a religious education, an external profession of religion, a man's own righteousness, and the absolute mercy of God; but men ought to lay no other, nor can they, that will be of any advantage to themselves or others: than that which is laid ; by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:12

Now if any man build upon this foundation ,.... The different materials laid by one and the same man, on this foundation, or the different doctrines advanced upon it, are some of them comparable to gold, silver, precious stones ; for their intrinsic worth and value; for the purity and sincerity of them; for their weight, importance, solidity, and substantiality; for their durableness; for the great esteem they are had in by those, who know the worth of them; and for the great usefulness... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:13

Every man's work shall be made manifest ,.... The doctrine he preaches shall be sooner or later made manifest to himself, and to his hearers; who shall see the inconsistency, irregularity, and deformity of such a building; at first so well laid, then piled up with such excellent materials, and at last covered in with such trifling or incoherent stuff: for the day shall declare it ; meaning not the day of judgment, though that is often called the day, or that day, and will be attended... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:11

Other foundation can no man lay - I do not speak particularly concerning the foundation of this spiritual building; it can have no other foundation than Jesus Christ: there cannot be two opinions on this subject among the true apostles of our Lord. The only fear is, lest an improper use should be made of this heavenly doctrine; lest a bad superstructure should be raised on this foundation. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:12

If any men build - gold, silver, etc. - Without entering into curious criticisms relative to these different expressions, it may be quite enough for the purpose of edification to say, that, by gold, silver, and precious stones, the apostle certainly means pure and wholesome doctrines: by wood, hay, and stubble, false doctrines; such as at that time prevailed in the Corinthian Church; for instance, that there should be no resurrection of the body; that a man may, on his father's death,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:13

The day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire - There is much difference of opinion relative to the meaning of the terms in this and the two following verses. That the apostle refers to the approaching destruction of Jerusalem I think very probable; and when this is considered, all the terms and metaphors will appear clear and consistent. The day is the time of punishment coming on this disobedient and rebellious people. And this day being revealed by fire, points out the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:11

Verse 11 11.For other foundation can no man lay This statement consists of two parts; first, that Christ is the only foundation of the Church; and secondly, that the Corinthians had been rightly founded upon Christ through Paul’s preaching. For it was necessary that they should be brought back to Christ alone, inasmuch as their ears were tickled with a fondness for novelty. It was, too, of no small importance that Paul should be recognized as the principal, and, so to speak, fundamental... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:12

Verse 12 12.Now if any man build upon this foundation He pursues still farther the metaphor. It would not have been enough to have laid the foundation if the entire superstructure did not correspond; for as it were an absurd thing to raise a structure of vile materials on a foundation of gold, so it were greatly criminal to bury Christ under a mass of strange doctrines. (177) Bygold, then, and silver, and precious stones, he means doctrine worthy of Christ, and of such a nature as to be a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 3:12

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