If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. How justly does he despise, and how easily can he baffle and confound it! 15If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be savedeven though only as one escaping through the flames. The thoughts of the wisest men in the world, have vanity, weakness, and folly in them. Mankind are very apt to oppose the design of the mercies of God. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. . 8He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose,a and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. (18-23). 12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13Every 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. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural. 10By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 every man's work . 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. 21Therefore let no man glory in men. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in Gods sight. And how great! 1 Corinthians 1 KJV - Bible Hub 6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 6(E)I planted, (F)Apollos watered, (G)but God gave the increase. 3 You are still worldly. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. 8:9; 1 Cor. 12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 2I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's work. But let every man take heed; there may be bad building on a good foundation. New International Version (NIV). They have their different gifts from one and the same Spirit, for the very same purposes; and should carry on the same design heartily. 15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 3:3, 6; 4:1; 5:18; 6:4; Eph. It is the kind messenger to take you from sin and sorrow, and to guide you to your Father's house. A brother near or remote. Indeed, you are still not ready. At whichever spot. God in Christ, reconciling a sinful world to himself, and pouring the riches of his grace on a reconciled world, is the sum and substance of the gospel. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? 1 Corinthians 3:3 for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? 2:6-3:4) All people are in one of two categories variously contrasted as unregenerate or regenerate, unconverted or converted, unbelievers or believers, and non-Christians and Christians.In 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, Paul describes people in those two universal categories as either or . 9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. Those who spread loose principles, which render the church of God unholy, bring destruction upon themselves. 1 Corinthians 11:18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. As it is written: He catches the wise in their craftiness.c (K) 9For we are co-workers in Gods service;(L) you are Gods field,(M) Gods building. New King James Version (NKJV). (U) 15If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be savedeven though only as one escaping through the flames.(V). Christ Our Foundation(Isaiah28:1422; Ephesians2:1922; 1Peter2:18). 16Dont you know that you yourselves are Gods temple(W) and that Gods Spirit dwells in your midst? Book of 1 Corinthians KJV - Read the King James Bible Online Help My Unbelief!" All rights reserved. Those who work hardest shall fare best. In that manner. 23and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 9For we are Gods fellow workers; you are Gods field, Gods building. Access 50+ premium resources. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? 18Let no one deceive himself. Verses 18-23 To have a high opinion of our own wisdom, is but to flatter ourselves; and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. 1 Corinthians 2:6,15 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: . A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. As it is written: He catches the wise in their craftiness[a];(AB) 20and again, The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.[b](AC) 21So then, no more boasting about human leaders! 18 Let no man deceive himself. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. (AD) All things are yours,(AE) 22whether Paul or Apollos(AF) or Cephas[c](AG) or the world or life or death or the present or the future(AH)all are yours, 23and you are of Christ,(AI) and Christ is of God. Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind," King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter 1 Corinthians 6:9 Context 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor). 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? They work together with God, in promoting the purposes of his glory, and the salvation of precious souls; and He who knows their work, will take care they do not labour in vain. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. From sarx; similar to flesh, i.e. 3:7; Col. 1:25; 1 Tim. You. 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and w. From an obsolete particle ne- and epos; not speaking, i.e. Some hold nothing but the truth as it is in Jesus, and preach nothing else. Babes in Christ.--This is the opposite of the "full grown" in 1Corinthians 2:6, to whom the "wisdom" could be taught. 9For we are co-workers in Gods service; you are Gods field, Gods building. For it is written, (T)He catches the wise in their own craftiness; 20and again, (U)The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile. 21Therefore let no one boast in men. 14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. Bible Gateway passage: 1 Corinthians 3 - King James Version Christ by his Spirit dwells in all true believers. KJV: King James Version. Many professors, and preachers also, show themselves to be yet carnal, by vain-glorious strife, eagerness for dispute, and readiness to despise and speak evil of others.5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only instruments used by God. (16,17) And they should not glory in men, because ministers and all things else are theirs through Christ. but he himself shall be saved; with an everlasting salvation; not by his ministerial labours, much less by his wood, hay, and stubble, which will be all burnt up; but through his being, notwithstanding all the imperfections of his ministry, upon the foundation Christ: yet so as by fire; Leave out the doctrine of his atonement, and there is no foundation for our hopes. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? 1 Corinthians 3:1 KJV. 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. Contentions and quarrels about religion are sad evidences of carnality. A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. 1 Corinthians 1 - Bible Hub 16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest favours of God, to feed our own vanity, and make idols of ourselves. Believers are the subjects of his kingdom. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 3You are still worldly. All this should teach us to be humble, and make us willing to be taught of God, so as not to be led away, by pretences to human wisdom and skill, from the simple truths revealed by Christ. wrangling. 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. Ephesians 4:13,14 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: . 17If anyone destroys Gods temple, God will destroy him; for Gods temple is holy, and you are that temple. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. Life is yours, that you may have a season and opportunity to prepare for the life of heaven; and death is yours, that you may go to the possession of it. ; KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Gift and Award Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 10:14, [1 Cor. They are employed in his husbandry and building; and He will carefully look over them.10-15 The apostle was a wise master-builder; but the grace of God made him such. 17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Bible App Bible App for Kids. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. (18-23)1-4 The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than deeper mysteries. We may be mistaken in ourselves and others; but there is a day coming that will show our actions in the true light, without covering or disguise. 5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Let us consider the tendency of our undertakings, compare them with God's word, and judge ourselves, that we be not judged of the Lord.16,17 From other parts of the epistle, it appears that the false teachers among the Corinthians taught unholy doctrines. contrariwise. Handed down. Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Compare All Versions: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Different: A 3-Day Devotional by Building 429's Jason Roy God, Where Are You?! (16,17) And they should not glory in men, because ministers and all things else are theirs through Christ. 7So then (H)neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Enter code FAITH. 18(S)Let no one deceive himself. 14If anyones work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. We may be mistaken in ourselves and others; but there is a day coming that will show our actions in the true light, without covering or disguise. 2:5], Rom. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. Observe the spiritual riches of a true believer; "All are yours," even ministers and ordinances. 14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. For since there is jealousy and quarreling(F) among you, are you not worldly? 3And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but (D)ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? Let us not dare to join a merely human or a carnal life with a Divine faith, the corruption of sin with the profession of Christianity. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Others build on the good foundation what will not abide the test, when the day of trail comes. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. True religion makes men peaceable, not contentious. 23And (W)you are Christs, and Christ is Gods. Leave out the doctrine of his atonement, and there is no foundation for our hopes. knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.. But of those who rest on this foundation, there are two sorts. With John Bevere Stand Out: Living for Christ in a Corrupt World Grow Up Irresistible Community 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye . 3for you are still worldly. All things are yours, Let us not dare to join a merely human or a carnal life with a Divine faith, the corruption of sin with the profession of Christianity. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. But each one must be careful how he builds. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. God in Christ, reconciling a sinful world to himself, and pouring the riches of his grace on a reconciled world, is the sum and substance of the gospel.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion? ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. 9For (J)we are Gods fellow workers; you are Gods field, you are (K)Gods building. Ending soon! From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. A human being. But, except, however. 3Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit(A) but as people who are still worldly(B)mere infants(C) in Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 KJV - Bible.com The Church and Its Leaders. CHAPTER VERSE 1 Corinthians 3:3 "For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?" King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter 1 Corinthians 3:3 Context Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind. 2I fed you with (B)milk and not with solid food; (C)for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3for you are still carnal. A man, one of the human race. 12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
But let every man take heed; there may be bad building on a good foundation. 10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. 18Let no man deceive himself. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. For all things 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. 2:2022]; Col. 2:7; Heb. Study Guide for 1 Corinthians 3 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible Read full chapter 1 Corinthians 2 1 Corinthians 4 (See Romans 2:20, Galatians 4:3, Ephesians 4:14.) 2 And though I have the gift ofprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. As unto carnal.--Better, as being carnal. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.