1 Corinthians 3:10

By God's grace Paul laid the foundation as a wise builder, and others build upon it, but each must build carefully. How one builds on the gospel foundation matters greatly.

Cross-references · 32

• 1 Cor 3:11For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
• Eph 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
• Rom 15:20yes, making it my aim to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another’s foundation.
• Dan 12:3Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
• Matt 24:45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
• 1 Cor 9:2If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
• Rev 21:19The foundations of the city’s wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;
• 1 Pet 4:11If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Cor 3:5–6Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him?
• Matt 7:24“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
• Luke 11:35Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn’t darkness.
• 1 Tim 1:11–14according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
• 1 Kgs 3:9–11Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
• 2 Cor 11:13–15For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles.
• Rom 12:3For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
• Col 4:17Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
• Acts 18:27When he had determined to pass over into Achaia, the brothers encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him. When he had come, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;
• Rom 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name’s sake;
• 2 Tim 2:15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
• Eccl 12:9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
• Jas 3:1Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
• Eph 3:2–8if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;
• Luke 21:8He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them.
• 1 Cor 15:10–12But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
• 1 Tim 4:16Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
• 2 Chr 2:12Huram continued, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion and understanding, who would build a house for Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
• Zech 4:9“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands shall also finish it; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you.
• Col 1:29for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
• 2 Pet 2:1–3But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
• Rom 15:15But I write the more boldly to you in part, as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to me by God,
• 2 Cor 10:15not boasting beyond proper limits in other men’s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,
• Rev 21:14The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.

Each word below is tagged with its Strong’s number — tap one to see the underlying Greek word, its meaning, and every verse that uses it.