1 Corinthians 3:11 “For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which…”

1 Corinthians 3:11

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For other foundation can no man laie, then that which is laied, which is Iesus Christ.

Darby Translation

For other foundation can no man lay besides that which [is] laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ;

Bible in Basic English

For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.

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Cross references

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

Ephesians 2:20 Isaiah 28:16 2 Timothy 2:19 1 Peter 2:6–8 Matthew 16:18 Galatians 1:7–9

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

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

Isaiah 28:16 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.”

1 Peter 2:6–8 · BSB

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 · BSB

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 · BSB

which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

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

In context

10By 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.

12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

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