1 Corinthians 3:10 kjv — According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another…

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."

— 1 Corinthians 3:10, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 3 — Context

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So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

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Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

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For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

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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.

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

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Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

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Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

1 Corinthians 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:10 say?
1 Corinthians 3:10 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:10 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 3:10.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:10 in?
1 Corinthians 3:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 3:10?
1 Corinthians 3:10 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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