Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise chief-architect, I have laid the foundation, and another builds upon. And let each see how he builds upon.
New American Standard Bible
According to
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.
Holman Bible
According to God’s grace that was given to me, I have laid a foundation as a skilled master builder, and another builds on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it.
International Standard Version
As an expert builder using the grace that God gave me, I laid the foundation, and someone else is building on it. But each person must be careful how he builds on it.
A Conservative Version
According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise master builder, I laid a foundation and another man is building on it. But let each man take heed how he is building on it.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,
An Understandable Version
Using the unearned favor shown to me by God [Note: Paul here probably refers to his apostleship and its attending spiritual gifts], as an expert building contractor, I laid the foundation [i.e., in starting the Corinthian church], and someone else is building on it [i.e., Apollos. See verse 6].
Anderson New Testament
According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise master-builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on this. But let every one take heed how he builds on this.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.
Daniel Mace New Testament
according to the free gift of God bestowed upon me, I, as a skilful architect, have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. but let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.
Darby Translation
According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, but another builds upon it. But let each see how he builds upon it.
Godbey New Testament
According to the grace of God which was given unto me, I as a wise architect, laid the foundation; and another builds on it. Let each one take heed how he builds.
Goodspeed New Testament
Like an expert builder, I laid a foundation, as God commissioned me to do, and now someone else is building upon it. But let everyone be careful how he does so.
John Wesley New Testament
According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise master-builder I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon; but let every one take heed how he buildeth thereon.
King James 2000
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.
Lexham Expanded Bible
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon [it]. But each one must direct his attention to how he is building upon [it].
Modern King James verseion
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise builder have I laid the foundation; and another hath built thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth upon.
Moffatt New Testament
In virtue of my commission from God, I laid the foundation of the house like an expert master-builder. It remains for another to build on this foundation. Whoever he is, let him be careful how he builds.
Montgomery New Testament
According to the grace of God vouchsafed me, like a skillful master-builder, I have laid a foundation; but another will be building upon it. Let each take heed how he builds on it.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
According to the grace of God bestowed on me, I, as a skilful masterbuilder, have laid the foundation; and another buildeth thereon; but let every one take heed, how he buildeth thereon.
Sawyer New Testament
According to the grace of God given me as a wise architect I have laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one see how he builds on it.
The Emphasized Bible
According to the favour of God which hath been given unto me, as a wise master-builder, I laid a foundation, whereas, another, is building thereon; but, let each one, see, how he buildeth thereon;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
According to the grace of God given unto me, as a skilful architect, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every one take heed how he buildeth upon it.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In fulfillment of the charge which God had entrusted to me, I laid the foundation like a skillful master-builder; but another man is now building upon it. Let every one take care how he builds;
Webster
According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master-builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth upon it. But let every man take heed how he buildeth upon it.
Weymouth New Testament
In discharge of the task which God graciously entrusted to me, I--like a competent master-builder--have laid a foundation, and others are building upon it. But let every one be careful how and what he builds.
Williams New Testament
As a skilled architect, in accordance with God's unmerited favor given to me, I laid a foundation, and now another is building upon it. But every builder must be careful how he builds upon it;
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master-builder, I laid a foundation; and another builds thereon. But let each one take heed how he builds thereon;
Worsley New Testament
According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise architect I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon: but let every one see to it how he buildeth thereon.
Youngs Literal Translation
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,
Themes
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Master-workmen
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
God » Grace of » Empowers men for service
Grace » Specially given » To ministers
Grace » Divine » Empowers men for service
Grace » God's » Empowers men for service
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 3:10
Images 1 Corinthians 3:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Divisiveness And Immaturity
9 For we are workers together with God: the agriculture of God, ye are the building of God. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, as a wise chief-architect, I have laid the foundation, and another builds upon. And let each see how he builds upon. 11 For none is able to lay another foundation above that laid, which is Jesus the Christ.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:3
For I say, by the race given me, to every one being with you, not to entertain a high opinion of one's self above what is fitting to think: but to think to be discreet, as God has divided the measure of faith to each.
Romans 15:20
And so seeking the honour to announce the good news, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon a strange foundation:
1 Corinthians 3:11
For none is able to lay another foundation above that laid, which is Jesus the Christ.
1 Peter 4:11
If any speak, as the oracles of God; if any serve, as of the strength which God furnishes: that in all God might be praised by Jesus Christ, in whom is the glory and strength for the time of times. Amen.
Revelation 21:14
And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve sent of the Lamb.
1 Kings 3:9-11
And give to thy servant a heart to hear to judge thy people to discern between good to evil: for who shall be able to judge this thy weighty people?
2 Chronicles 2:12
And Huram will say, Praised be Jehovah God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who gave to David the king a wise son, knowing intelligence and understanding, who will build a house to Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
And besides, the preacher was wise; he yet taught the people knowledge; and he gave ear, and sought out, setting in order many parables.
Daniel 12:3
And those understanding shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and those justifying many, as the stars forever and ever.
Zechariah 4:9
The hands of Zerubbabel founded this house, and his hands shall complete it; and thou knewest that Jehovah of armies sent me to you.
Matthew 7:24
Therefore, every one which hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a discerning man which built his house upon the rock.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and discerning servant, which his lord set over his attendance, to give them food in due season
Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore lest the light in thee be darkness.
Luke 21:8
And he said, See ye, be not deceived: for many shall come in my name,. saying, That I am; and the time has drawn near: therefore go not after them.
Acts 18:27
And he wishing to pass through to Achaia, the brethren having encouraged, wrote to the disciples to receive him: who having arrived, profited much them having believed through grace:
Romans 1:5
By whom we received grace and sending forth, to the obedience of faith in all nations for his name:
Romans 15:15
And I wrote to you more boldly, brethren, from part as reminding you, by the grace given me by God,
1 Corinthians 3:5-6
Who then is Paul, and who Apollos, but servants by whom ye believed, and to each as the Lord gave?
1 Corinthians 9:2
If to others I am not sent, but surely I am to you: for the seal of my sending are ye in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:10-12
And by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which in me was not vain; but I was more abundantly wearied than they all: and not I, but the grace of God which with me.
2 Corinthians 10:15
Not boasting in things immeasurable, in the toils of others; and having hope, your faith being increased, to be enlarged in you according to our rule for abundance,
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such the falsely sent, crafty workers, being transformed into the sent of Christ.
Ephesians 2:20
Built upon the foundation of the sent, and of the prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner stone;
Ephesians 3:2-8
If ye have heard of the distribution of the grace of God given to me for you:
Colossians 1:29
For which also I am wearied, struggling according to his operation, working in me in power.
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, Look out for the service which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fill it.
1 Timothy 1:11-14
According to the good news of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted.
1 Timothy 4:16
Take heed to thyself, and to the doctrine; remain in them: for doing this, and thou shalt save thyself, and them hearing thee.
2 Timothy 2:15
Be earnest to present thyself acceptable to God, a worker without shame, dividing rightly the word of truth.
James 3:1
Be ye not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
2 Peter 2:1-3
And also were there false prophets among the people, as also among you shall be false teachers, who shall privately bring in doctrines of perdition, and denying the master having purchased them, having brought upon themselves swift destruction.
Revelation 21:19
And the foundations of the wall of the city adorned with every precious stone. The first foundation a jasper; the second, a sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth an emerald: