1 Corinthians 3
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The Corinthians given sharp words for their contentions | ||
| And the teaching I gave you, my brothers, was such as I was able to give, not to those who have the Spirit, but to those who are still in the flesh, even to children in Christ. | And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. | |
Verse 1 WEB Brothers, I couldn’t speak to you as to spiritual, but as to fleshly, as to babies in Christ. KJV And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. TSK as unto spiritual: 1co 2:6,15, ga 6:1; as unto carnal: 1co 3:3,4, 1co 2:14, mt 16:23, ro 7:14; babes: 1co 14:20, eph 4:13,14, 1jo 2:12 |
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| I gave you milk and not meat, because you were, then, unable to take it, and even now you are not able; | I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. | |
Verse 2 WEB I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you weren’t yet ready. Indeed, not even now are you ready, KJV I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. TSK fed: heb 5:12-14, 1pe 2:2; for: joh 16:12, heb 5:11,12 |
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| Because you are still in the flesh: for when there is envy and division among you, are you not still walking after the way of the flesh, even as natural men? | For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? | |
Verse 3 WEB for you are still fleshly. For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, aren’t you fleshly, and don’t you walk in the ways of men? KJV For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? TSK for whereas: 1co 1:11, 1co 6:1-8, 1co 11:18, 2co 12:20, ga 5:15,19-21, jas 3:16, jas 4:1,2; and walk: ho 6:7, mr 7:21,22, eph 2:2,3, eph 4:22-24, tit 3:3, 1pe 4:2 |
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| For when one says, I am of Paul; and another says, I am of Apollos; are you not talking like natural men? | For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? | |
Verse 4 WEB For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” aren’t you fleshly? KJV For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? TSK For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?: 1co 1:12, 1co 4:6 |
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The true servants of Christ can do nothing without him | ||
| What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? They are but servants who gave you the good news as God gave it to them. | Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? | |
Verse 5 WEB Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him? KJV Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? TSK ministers: 1co 3:7, 1co 4:1,2, lu 1:2, ro 10:14,15, 2co 3:6, 2co 4:5,7, 2co 6:1,4, 2co 11:23; even: 1co 3:10, 1co 9:17, 1co 12:4-11,28, mt 25:15, joh 3:27, ro 12:3-6, 1pe 4:10 |
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| I did the planting, Apollos did the watering, but God gave the increase. | I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. | |
Verse 6 WEB I planted. Apollos watered. But God gave the increase. KJV I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. TSK I: 1co 3:9,10, 1co 4:14,15, 1co 9:1,7-11, 1co 15:1-11, ac 18:4-11, 2co 10:14,15; Apollos: pr 11:25, ac 18:24,26,27, ac 19:1; God: 1co 1:30, 1co 15:10, ps 62:9,11, ps 92:13-15, ps 127:1, isa 55:10,11, isa 61:11, ac 11:18, ac 14:27, ac 16:14, ac 21:19, ro 15:18, 2co 3:2-5, 1th 1:5 |
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| So then the planter is nothing, and the waterer is nothing; but God who gives the increase. | So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. | |
Verse 7 WEB So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. KJV So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. TSK So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.: 1co 13:2, ps 115:1, isa 40:17, isa 41:29, da 4:35, joh 15:5, 2co 12:9, ga 6:3 |
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| Now the planter and the waterer are working for the same end: but they will have their separate rewards in the measure of their work. | Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. | |
Verse 8 WEB Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. KJV Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. TSK he that planteth: 1co 3:9, 1co 4:6, joh 4:36-38; and every: 1co 4:5, 1co 9:17,18, 1co 15:58, ps 62:12, da 12:3, mt 5:11,12, mt 10:41,42, mt 16:27, ro 2:6, ga 6:7,8, heb 6:10, 1pe 5:4, 2jo 1:8, re 2:23, re 22:12 |
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| For we are workers with God: you are God's planting, God's building. | For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. | |
Verse 9 WEB For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s farming, God’s building. KJV For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. TSK we: 1co 3:6, mt 9:37, mr 16:20, 2co 6:1, 3jo 1:8; ye are God's: ps 65:9-13, ps 72:16, ps 80:8-11, isa 5:1-7, isa 27:2,3, isa 28:24-29, isa 32:20, isa 61:3,5,11, jer 2:21, mt 13:3-9,18-30,36-42, mt 20:1-14, mt 21:23-44, mr 4:26-29, joh 4:35-38, joh 15:1-8; ye are God's building: 1co 3:16, 1co 6:19, ps 118:22, am 9:11,12, zec 6:12,13, mt 16:18, ac 4:11, 2co 6:16, eph 2:10,20-22, col 2:7, 1ti 3:15, heb 3:3,4,6, 1pe 2:5 |
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He is the only foundation, and every one should take heed what he makes thereon | ||
| 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. | 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. | |
Verse 10 WEB 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. KJV 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. TSK to the: 1co 3:5, 1co 15:10, ro 1:5, ro 12:3, ro 15:15, eph 3:2-8, col 1:29, 1ti 1:11-14, 1pe 4:11; as a: 1ki 3:9-11, 2ch 2:12, da 12:3, mt 7:24, mt 24:45, 2ti 2:15; I have: 1co 3:6,11, 1co 9:2, zec 4:9, ro 15:20, eph 2:20, re 21:14,19; and another: 1co 15:11,12, ac 18:27, 2co 10:15, 2co 11:13-15; But let every: ec 12:9, lu 11:35, lu 21:8, col 4:17, 1ti 4:16, jas 3:1, 1pe 4:11, 2pe 2:1-3 |
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| For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ. | For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. | |
Verse 11 WEB For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ. KJV For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. TSK For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.: isa 28:16, mt 16:18, ac 4:11,12, 2co 11:2-4, ga 1:7-9, eph 2:20, 2ti 2:19, 1pe 2:6-8 |
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| But on the base a man may put gold, silver, stones of great price, wood, dry grass, cut stems; | Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; | |
Verse 12 WEB But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble; KJV Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; TSK gold: ps 19:10, ps 119:72, pr 8:10, pr 16:16, isa 60:17, 1ti 4:6, 2ti 2:20, 1pe 1:7, re 3:18; precious: isa 54:11-13, re 21:18; wood: pr 30:6, jer 23:28, mt 15:6-9, ac 20:30, ro 16:17, 2co 2:17, 2co 4:2, col 2:8,18-23, 1ti 4:1-3,7, 1ti 6:3, 2ti 2:16-18, 2ti 3:7,13, 2ti 4:3, tit 1:9-11, tit 3:9-11, heb 13:9, re 2:14 |
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| Every man's work will be made clear in that day, because it will be tested by fire; and the fire itself will make clear the quality of every man's work. | 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. | |
Verse 13 WEB each man’s work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man’s work is. KJV 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. TSK man's: 1co 3:14,15, 1co 4:5, 2ti 3:9; the day: 1co 1:8, mal 3:17, ro 2:5,16, 2th 1:7-10, 2ti 1:18, 2pe 3:10, re 20:12; shall be revealed: lu 2:35; and the fire: isa 8:20, isa 28:17, jer 23:29, eze 13:10-16, zec 13:9, 1pe 1:7, 1pe 4:12 |
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| If any man's work comes through the test, he will have a reward. | If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. | |
Verse 14 WEB If any man’s work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward. KJV If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. TSK If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.: 1co 3:8, 1co 4:5, da 12:3, mt 24:45-47, mt 25:21-23, 1th 2:19, 2ti 4:7, 1pe 5:1,4, re 2:8-11 |
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| If the fire puts an end to any man's work, it will be his loss: but he will get salvation himself, though as by fire. | If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. | |
Verse 15 WEB If any man’s work is burned, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, but as through fire. KJV If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. TSK work: 1co 3:12,13, re 3:18; he shall: ac 27:21,44, 2jo 1:8; yet: am 4:11, zec 3:2, 1pe 4:18, jude 1:23 |
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The churches of Christ ought to be kept pure, and to be humble | ||
| Do you not see that you are God's holy house, and that the Spirit of God has his place in you? | Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? | |
Verse 16 WEB Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? KJV Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? TSK Know: 1co 5:6, 1co 6:2,3,9,16,19, 1co 9:13,24, ro 6:3, jas 4:4; ye are: 2co 6:16, eph 2:21,22, heb 3:6, 1pe 2:5; the Spirit: eze 36:27, joh 14:17, ro 8:11, 2ti 1:14, 1jo 4:12,15,16 |
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| If anyone makes the house of God unclean, God will put an end to him; for the house of God is holy, and you are his house. | If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. | |
Verse 17 WEB If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are. KJV If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. TSK any: 1co 6:18-20, le 15:31, le 20:3, nu 19:20, ps 74:3, ps 79:1, eze 5:11, eze 7:22, eze 23:38,39, zep 3:4; for: ge 28:17, ex 3:5, 1ch 29:3, ps 93:5, ps 99:9, isa 64:11, eze 43:12 |
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And they should not glory in men, because ministers and all things else are theirs through Christ | ||
| Let no man have a false idea. If any man seems to himself to be wise among you, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise. | Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. | |
Verse 18 WEB Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise. KJV Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. TSK deceive: 1co 6:9, 1co 15:33, pr 5:7, isa 44:20, jer 37:9, lu 21:8, ga 6:3,7, eph 5:6, 2ti 3:13, tit 3:3, jas 1:22,26, 1jo 1:8; If: 1co 1:18-21, 1co 4:10, 1co 8:1,2, pr 3:5,7, pr 26:12, isa 5:21, jer 8:8, ro 11:25, ro 12:16; let: mt 18:4, mr 10:15, lu 18:17 |
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| For the wisdom of this world is foolish before God. As it is said in the holy Writings, He who takes the wise in their secret designs: | For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. | |
Verse 19 WEB For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.” KJV For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. TSK the wisdom: 1co 1:19,20, 1co 2:6, isa 19:11-14, isa 29:14-16, isa 44:25, ro 1:21,22; For: job 5:13; He: ex 1:10, ex 18:11, 2sa 15:31, 2sa 16:23, 2sa 17:14,23, es 7:10, ps 7:14,15, ps 9:15,16, ps 141:10 |
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| And again, The Lord has knowledge of the reasonings of the wise, that they are nothing. | And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. | |
Verse 20 WEB And again, “The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.” KJV And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. TSK the lord: ps 94:11; that: job 11:11,12, ps 2:1, ro 1:21, col 2:8 |
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| So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours; | Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; | |
Verse 21 WEB Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, KJV Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; TSK glory: 1co 3:4-7, 1co 1:12-17, 1co 4:6, jer 9:23,24; For: ro 4:13, ro 8:28,32, 2co 4:5,15, re 21:7 |
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| Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; | Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; | |
Verse 22 WEB whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours, KJV Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; TSK Paul: 1co 3:5-8, 1co 9:19-22, 2co 4:5, eph 4:11,12; or the: ro 8:37-39, php 1:21 |
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| And you are Christ's; and Christ is God's. | And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. | |
Verse 23 WEB and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s. KJV And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. TSK ye: 1co 6:19,20, 1co 7:22, 1co 15:23, joh 17:9,10, ro 14:8, 2co 10:7, ga 3:29, ga 5:24; and Christ: 1co 8:6, 1co 11:3, mt 17:5, joh 17:18,21, eph 1:10, php 2:8-11 |
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