1 Corinthians 3:14 - Exposition

If any man's work shall abide. St. Paul is speaking primarily of teachers, though, of course, his words apply by analogy to all believers. He shall receive a reward . One of the teacher's rewards will be his converts ( 1 Thessalonians 2:19 ), who will be "his joy and crown of glorying" ( Philippians 2:16 ); another will be "a crown of glory that fadeth not away" ( 1 Peter 5:2 , 1 Peter 5:4 ; Daniel 12:3 ); yet another will be fresh opportunities for higher labour ( Matthew 25:23 ).