1 Corinthians 3:10 “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builde…”

1 Corinthians 3:10

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

World English Bible

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

American Standard Version

According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.

Geneva Bible 1599

According to the grace of God giuen to mee, as a skilfull master builder, I haue laide the foundation, and another buildeth thereon: but let euery man take heede how he buildeth vpon it.

Darby Translation

According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, but another builds upon it. But let each see how he builds upon it.

Young's Literal Translation

According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise master-builder, a foundation I have laid, and another doth build on [it],

Bible in Basic English

In the measure of the grace given to me, I, as a wise master-builder, have put the base in position, and another goes on building on it. But let every man take care what he puts on it.

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Cross references

“to the”

1 Peter 4:11 Romans 1:5 Romans 12:3 1 Timothy 1:11–14 Colossians 1:29 Romans 15:15

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Romans 1:5 · BSB

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Romans 12:3 · BSB

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

1 Timothy 1:11–14 · BSB

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

Colossians 1:29 · BSB

To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

Romans 15:15 · BSB

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

“as a”

Daniel 12:3 Matthew 24:45 Matthew 7:24 1 Kings 3:9–11 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Chronicles 2:12

Daniel 12:3 · BSB

Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 24:45 · BSB

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

Matthew 7:24 · BSB

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

1 Kings 3:9–11 · BSB

Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

2 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

2 Chronicles 2:12 · BSB

And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for…

“I have”

1 Corinthians 3:11 Ephesians 2:20 Romans 15:20 1 Corinthians 9:2 Revelation 21:19 Zechariah 4:9

1 Corinthians 3:11 · BSB

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

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Romans 15:20 · BSB

In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

1 Corinthians 9:2 · BSB

Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Revelation 21:19 · BSB

The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

Zechariah 4:9 · BSB

“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

“and another”

Acts 18:27 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 2 Corinthians 10:15 1 Corinthians 15:11 1 Corinthians 15:12

Acts 18:27 · BSB

When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:15 · BSB

Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,

1 Corinthians 15:11 · BSB

Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.

1 Corinthians 15:12 · BSB

But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

“But let every”

Ecclesiastes 12:9 Luke 11:35 Colossians 4:17 James 3:1 Luke 21:8 1 Timothy 4:16

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · BSB

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

Luke 11:35 · BSB

Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.

Colossians 4:17 · BSB

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

James 3:1 · BSB

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Luke 21:8 · BSB

Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

1 Timothy 4:16 · BSB

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

11For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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