1 Corinthians 3:11 cpdv — For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus. "

— 1 Corinthians 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 3 — Context

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Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors.

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For we are God’s assistants. You are God’s cultivation; you are God’s construction.

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According to the grace of God, which has been given to me, I have laid the foundation like a wise architect. But another builds upon it. So then, let each one be careful how he builds upon it.

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For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus.

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But if anyone builds upon this foundation, whether gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble,

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each one’s work shall be made manifest. For the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it will be revealed by fire. And this fire will test each one’s work, as to what kind it is.

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If anyone’s work, which he has built upon it, remains, then he will receive a reward.

1 Corinthians 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:11 say?
1 Corinthians 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:11 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 11.
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 3:11.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:11 in?
1 Corinthians 3:11 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 3:11?
1 Corinthians 3:11 reads (CPDV): “For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus. ” 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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