1 Corinthians 3:14 kjv — If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

King James Version

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

— 1 Corinthians 3:14, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 3 — Context

11

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

12

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

13

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.

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

15

If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

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Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

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If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Corinthians 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:14 say?
1 Corinthians 3:14 in the King James Version reads: “If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 3:14 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 14.
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 3:14.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 3:14 in?
1 Corinthians 3:14 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 3:14?
1 Corinthians 3:14 reads (KJV): “If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.” 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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