Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. New Living Translation If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward. English Standard Version If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. Berean Standard Bible If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. Berean Literal Bible If the work of anyone that he built up will remain, he will receive a reward. King James Bible If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. New King James Version If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. New American Standard Bible If anyone’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. NASB 1995 If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. NASB 1977 If any man’s work which he has built upon it remains, he shall receive a reward. Legacy Standard Bible If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. Amplified Bible If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward. Christian Standard Bible If anyone’s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward. Holman Christian Standard Bible If anyone’s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward. American Standard Version If any man's work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward. Contemporary English Version We will be rewarded if our building is left standing. English Revised Version If any man's work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward. GOD'S WORD® Translation If what a person has built survives, he will receive a reward. Good News Translation If what was built on the foundation survives the fire, the builder will receive a reward. International Standard Version If what a person has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. Majority Standard Bible If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. NET Bible If what someone has built survives, he will receive a reward. New Heart English Bible If any man's work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward. Webster's Bible Translation If any man's work abideth which he hath built upon it, he shall receive a reward. Weymouth New Testament If any one's work--the building which he has erected--stands the test, he will be rewarded. World English Bible If any man’s work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif the work of anyone remains that he built on [it], he will receive a wage; Berean Literal Bible If the work of anyone that he built up will remain, he will receive a reward. Young's Literal Translation if of any one the work doth remain that he built on it, a wage he shall receive; Smith's Literal Translation If the work of any shall remain which he built upon, he shall receive a reward. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf any man's work abide, which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. Catholic Public Domain Version If anyone’s work, which he has built upon it, remains, then he will receive a reward. New American Bible If the work stands that someone built upon the foundation, that person will receive a wage. New Revised Standard Version If what has been built on the foundation survives, the builder will receive a reward. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the builder whose work survives shall receive his reward. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And whosever work shall remain shall receive his reward from The Builder. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf any man's work abide, which he builds on this, he shall receive a reward; Godbey New Testament And if the work of any one which he builds, abides, he will receive a reward: Haweis New Testament If any man?s work which he hath built abide the trial, he shall receive a reward. Mace New Testament if the work abide which somebody has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. Weymouth New Testament If any one's work--the building which he has erected--stands the test, he will be rewarded. Worrell New Testament If any one's work which he built thereon shall remain, he shall receive a reward. Worsley New Testament If any man's work abide, which he hath built upon it, he shall receive a reward: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christ Our Foundation…13his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. 14If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. 15If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 9:17 If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Matthew 25:21 His 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!’ Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. 2 Timothy 4:8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Colossians 3:24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Ephesians 6:8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. Romans 14:10-12 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. Luke 19:17 His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Treasury of Scripture If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 1 Corinthians 3:8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Jump to Previous Abide Abideth Building Built Erected Foundation One's Receive Reward Rewarded Stands Survives Test Thereon Thereupon Wage WorkJump to Next Abide Abideth Building Built Erected Foundation One's Receive Reward Rewarded Stands Survives Test Thereon Thereupon Wage Work1 Corinthians 3 1. Milk is fit for children.3. Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind. 7. He who plants and He who waters are nothing. 9. The ministers are God's fellow workmen. 11. Christ the only foundation. 16. You are the temples of God, which must be kept holy. 19. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. If what he has built survives This phrase refers to the metaphor of building upon the foundation of Jesus Christ, as discussed earlier in 1 Corinthians 3. The "building" represents the work and ministry of believers. The context is the judgment of believers' works, often associated with the "Bema Seat" judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10). The imagery of building is common in Scripture, with Jesus as the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). The idea of surviving implies a testing by fire, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:13, which purifies and reveals the true quality of the work. This testing can be seen as a metaphor for trials and challenges that reveal the authenticity of one's faith and efforts. he will receive a reward Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is providing guidance on spiritual maturity and the foundation of faith. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges. The church in Corinth faced issues of division and immaturity, which Paul addresses in his letters. 3. The Builders Refers metaphorically to believers and church leaders who contribute to the spiritual growth and edification of the church. 4. The Foundation Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which believers build their lives and ministries, as mentioned earlier in 1 Corinthians 3. 5. The Reward Symbolizes the eternal recognition and blessings believers receive for their faithful service and enduring works. Teaching Points Building on the Right FoundationEmphasize the importance of Jesus Christ as the foundation of our faith and works. Without Him, our efforts are in vain. The Nature of Enduring Works Encourage believers to focus on works that have eternal value, such as acts of love, service, and spreading the Gospel. The Promise of Reward Highlight the assurance of reward for faithful service, motivating believers to persevere in their spiritual journey. Spiritual Maturity and Growth Challenge believers to grow in their faith and contribute to the spiritual edification of others, building with materials that will withstand the test of time. Self-Examination and Accountability Urge believers to regularly evaluate their works and motives, ensuring they align with God's purposes and will endure His scrutiny.(14) This is the general application to Christian teachers of what has gone before. Those who have built well shall have their reward in their work having survived the trial of the fire; those who have built otherwise shall lose everything--their work, which should have remained as their reward, will perish in the fire--and they themselves will be as men who only make good their escape by rushing through a conflagration, leaving all that was theirs to be destroyed. (See Mark 9:49.)Verse 14. - If any man's work shall abide. St. Paul is speaking primarily of teachers, though, of course, his words apply by analogy to all believers. He shall receive a reward. One of the teacher's rewards will be his converts (1 Thessalonians 2:19), who will be "his joy and crown of glorying" (Philippians 2:16); another will be "a crown of glory that fadeth not away" (1 Peter 5:2, 4; Daniel 12:3); yet another will be fresh opportunities for higher labour (Matthew 25:23). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Ifεἴ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. what he has built ἐποικοδόμησεν (epoikodomēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2026: To build upon (above) a foundation. From epi and oikodomeo; to build upon, i.e. to rear up. survives, μενεῖ (menei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. he will receive λήμψεται (lēmpsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. a reward. μισθὸν (misthon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. 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