1 Corinthians 3:10

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    According to{G2596} the grace{G5485} of God{G2316} which{G3588} was given{G1325} unto me,{G3427} as{G5613} a wise{G4680} masterbuilder{G753} I laid{G5087} a foundation;{G2310} and{G1161} another{G243} buildeth thereon.{G2026} But{G1161} let{G991} each man{G1538} take heed{G991} how{G4459} he buildeth thereon.{G2026}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    According{G2596} to the grace{G5485} of God{G2316} which{G3588} is given{G1325}{(G5685)} unto me{G3427}, as{G5613} a wise{G4680} masterbuilder{G753}, I have laid{G5087}{(G5758)} the foundation{G2310}, and{G1161} another{G243} buildeth{G2026}{(G5719)} thereon. But{G1161} let{G991} every man{G1538} take heed{G991}{(G5720)} how{G4459} he buildeth{G2026}{(G5719)} thereupon.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Accordynge to the grace of god geven vnto me as a wyse bylder have I layde the foundacio And another bylt thero But let every ma take hede how he bildeth apo.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Acordinge to the grace of God which is geuen vnto me, as a wyse buylder haue I layed the foundacion, but another buyldeth theron. Yet let euery man take hede how he buyldeth theron.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Accordyng to the grace of God geuen vnto me, as a wise maister builder haue I layde the foundation, and another buyldeth theron. But let euery man take heede howe he buyldeth vpon.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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',

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master-builder I laid a foundation, but someone else builds on it. And each one must be careful how he builds.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 12:3 : 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to each one the measure of faith.
  • Rom 15:20 : 20 Yes, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation:
  • 1 Cor 3:11 : 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 4:11 : 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, let him do so with the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
  • Rev 21:14 : 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
  • Matt 24:45 : 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
  • Luke 11:35 : 35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in you is not darkness.
  • 1 Cor 15:10-12 : 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 11 Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. 12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
  • 2 Cor 10:15 : 15 Not boasting beyond our measure, that is, in other men's labors; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
  • 2 Cor 11:13-15 : 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder; for Satan himself transforms into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform as ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
  • Eph 2:20 : 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone;
  • Eph 3:2-8 : 2 If you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God which was given to me for you: 3 How that by revelation He made known to me the mystery; (as I have written briefly already, 4 By which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. 8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
  • Col 1:29 : 29 To this end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works mightily in me.
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
  • 1 Tim 1:11-14 : 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Tim 4:16 : 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
  • 2 Tim 2:15 : 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
  • Jas 3:1 : 1 My brothers, do not be many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
  • Luke 21:8 : 8 And he said, Take heed that you be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ, and the time draws near: do not go after them.
  • Acts 18:27 : 27 And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,
  • Rom 1:5 : 5 Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for His name;
  • 1 Kgs 3:9-9 : 9 Therefore give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil: for who is able to judge this your great people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment;
  • 2 Chr 2:12 : 12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, that might build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
  • Eccl 12:9 : 9 Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
  • Dan 12:3 : 3 And those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the sky; and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
  • Zech 4:9 : 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you.
  • Matt 7:24 : 24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
  • Rev 21:19 : 19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
  • 2 Pet 2:1-3 : 1 But there were false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who secretly will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their pernicious ways; by whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 And through covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; their judgment is long overdue, and their destruction does not slumber.
  • 1 Cor 9:2 : 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet certainly I am to you: for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
  • 1 Cor 3:5-6 : 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the growth.
  • Rom 15:15 : 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written to you more boldly in part, to remind you, because of the grace given to me by God,

Similar Verses (AI)

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

    12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw;

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    14 If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.

    15 If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss: but he himself will be saved; yet so as through fire.

  • 1 Cor 3:5-9
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    82%

    5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

    6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the growth.

    7 So then neither is he that plants anything, neither he that waters; but God that gives the growth.

    8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

    9 For we are workers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building.

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    20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone;

    21 In whom all the building fitly framed together grows to a holy temple in the Lord:

    22 In whom you also are built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit.

  • Heb 3:4
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    20 Yes, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation:

  • 1 Cor 15:10-11
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    10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

    11 Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

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    10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.

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    18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

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    3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to each one the measure of faith.

  • 1 Cor 3:17
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    17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

  • Acts 20:32
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    32 So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

  • Eph 3:7
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    7 Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

  • Eph 3:2-3
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    2 If you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God which was given to me for you:

    3 How that by revelation He made known to me the mystery; (as I have written briefly already,

  • 2 Cor 10:8
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    8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

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    10 As every person has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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    15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written to you more boldly in part, to remind you, because of the grace given to me by God,

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    29 Lest perhaps, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all who see it begin to mock him,

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    12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

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    19 Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."

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    6 And these things, brothers, I have applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, so that none of you be puffed up for one against another.

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    19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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    3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.

  • Col 2:7
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    7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

  • 2 Cor 10:16
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    16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

  • 1 Pet 2:5-6
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    5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

    6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.

  • Col 1:29
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    29 To this end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works mightily in me.

  • Luke 6:48
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    48 He is like a man who built a house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

  • 1 Tim 3:15
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    15 But if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

  • Acts 4:11
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    11 This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.

  • Eph 2:9
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    9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

  • 2 Cor 11:5
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  • Eph 4:12
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    12 For the equipping of the saints, for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ:

  • 2 Cor 5:1
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    15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.