1 Corinthians 3:12 net — If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

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"If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,"

— 1 Corinthians 3:12, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 3 — Context

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We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God’s field, God’s building.

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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.

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For no one can lay any foundation other than what is being laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

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each builder’s work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.

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

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If someone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as through fire.

1 Corinthians 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:12 say?
1 Corinthians 3:12 in the NET Bible reads: “If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:12 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 12.
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 3:12.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:12 in?
1 Corinthians 3:12 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 3:12?
1 Corinthians 3:12 reads (NET): “If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,” 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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