Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
Topics
Interlinear
De
Epoikodomeo
De
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 fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.
10 According to
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:3
I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Romans 15:20
I have strived to preach the good news, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
1 Corinthians 3:11
No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 4:11
If any man speaks, speak as it were utterances of God. If any man ministers, minister with the strength which God supplies! May God be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. The glory and dominion belong to God forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 21:14
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
1 Kings 3:9-11
Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
2 Chronicles 2:12
Praise Jehovah the God of Israel, Creator of heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, full of understanding and skill. He now plans to build a Temple for Jehovah and a palace for himself.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. He gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Daniel 12:3
Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Zechariah 4:9
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands will also finish it! You should know that Jehovah of Hosts has sent me to you.
Matthew 7:24
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his lord put in charge of his other servants, to give them their food at the proper time?
Luke 11:35
Make sure the light that is in you is not darkness.
Luke 21:8
He said: Take heed that you are not led astray. Many will come in my name, saying, I am he but the time is not at hand. Do not follow them.
Acts 18:27
When he decided to travel to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him. They wrote to the disciples to receive him. When he arrived he was a great help to those who by grace believed.
Romans 1:5
Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.
Romans 15:15
Nevertheless, brothers, I have written more boldly to you on some points, keeping you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me from God,
1 Corinthians 3:5-6
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
1 Corinthians 9:2
If I am not an apostle to others, I most certainly am to you, for you are the seal (stamp) (proof) of my apostleship in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:10-12
By the divine influence of God I am what I am. His grace was not given to me in vain for I labored more than all of them. Yet it was not I. It was the divine influence and favor of God in me.
2 Corinthians 10:15
We did not boast beyond our assignment in other men's labors. Having hope that, as your faith grows, we shall be made great among you according to our territory for further abundance.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
Ephesians 2:20
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.
Ephesians 3:2-8
You have heard of the stewardship of God's loving kindness that was given to me with you in view.
Colossians 1:29
I work hard to get this done. I use the mighty strength Christ supplies. It is at work in me.
Colossians 4:17
Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
1 Timothy 1:11-14
Sound teaching (doctrine) is according to the good news of the glory of the blessed (happy) God. This was committed to my trust.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things. When you do this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
2 Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to be presented approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
James 3:1
Many of you should not be teachers, my brothers. You know that we will receive a heavier (stricter) judgment.
2 Peter 2:1-3
There arose false prophets among the people. There will be false teachers among you! They will privately bring in destructive heresies (contrary doctrines), denying even the Master who bought them. They bring swift destruction on themselves.
Revelation 21:19
The foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;