1 Corinthians 3:14

If one's work survives the testing fire, that builder will receive a reward. Faithful, enduring ministry is rewarded by God.

Cross-references · 10

• 1 Cor 3:8He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
• Matt 25:21–23His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
• 1 Cor 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
• Matt 24:45–47Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
• Rev 2:8–11To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.
• 1 Pet 5:1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
• Dan 12:3Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
• 1 Pet 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
• 1 Th 2:19After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
• 2 Tim 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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