1 Corinthians 3:14 “If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.”

1 Corinthians 3:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

If any man’s work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

If any mans worke, that he hath built vpon, abide, he shall receiue wages.

Darby Translation

If the work of any one which he has built upon [the foundation] shall abide, he shall receive a reward.

Young's Literal Translation

if of any one the work doth remain that he built on [it], a wage he shall receive;

Bible in Basic English

If any man's work comes through the test, he will have a reward.

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Cross references

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

1 Corinthians 3:8 Matthew 25:21–23 1 Corinthians 4:5 Matthew 24:45–47 Daniel 12:3 1 Thessalonians 2:19

1 Corinthians 3:8 · BSB

He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

Matthew 25:21–23 · BSB

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

Matthew 24:45–47 · 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?

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 · BSB

After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?

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

In context

13his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

15If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.

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