1 Corinthians 3:11
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11 in other translations
| BSB | For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
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| WEB | For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
| ASV | For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
| YLT | for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ; |
| DARBY | For other foundation can no man lay besides that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
| BBE | For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ. |
| Webster | For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
What does 1 Corinthians 3:11 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Can no man lay. That is, there is no other true foundation.
Which is Jesus Christ. Christ is often called the foundation; the stone; the corner stone on which the church is reared, Isa 28:16; Mt 21:42, Acts 4:11, Eph 2:20, 2Ti 2:19, 1Pet 2:6. The meaning is, that no true church can be reared which does not embrace and hold the true doctrines respecting him--those which pertain to his incarnation, his Divine nature, his instructions, his example, his atonement, his resurrection, and his ascension. The reason why no true church can be established without embracing the truth as it is in Christ, is, that it is by him only that men can be saved; and where this doctrine is wanting, all is wanting that enters into the essential idea of a church. The fundamental doctrines of the Christian religion must be embraced, or a church cannot exist; and where those doctrines axe denied, no association of men can be recognised as a church of God. Nor can the foundation be modified or shaped so as to suit the wishes of men. It must be laid as it is in the Scriptures; and the superstructure must be reared on that alone.
(c) "that is laid" Isa 28:16, Mt 16:18, Eph 2:20, 2Ti 2:19
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
The apostle was a wise master-builder; but the grace of God made him such. Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest favours of God, to feed our own vanity, and make idols of ourselves. But let every man take heed; there may be bad building on a good foundation. Nothing must be laid upon it, but what the foundation will bear, and what is of a piece with it. Let us not dare to join a merely human or a…
1 Corinthians 3:11 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 1 Corinthians 3:11
- Ephesians 2:20
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
- Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
- 2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
- Acts 4:11-12
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
- 1 Peter 2:6-8
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
- Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
- Galatians 1:7-9
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
- 2 Corinthians 11:2-4
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
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Context
- 1 Corinthians 3:10
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.
- 1 Corinthians 3:11
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 3:12
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
1 Corinthians 3:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque nadie puede poner otro fundamento que el que está puesto, el cual es Jesucristo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car personne ne peut poser d’autre fondement que celui qui est posé, lequel est Jésus Christ. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn einen anderen Grund kann niemand legen, außer dem, der gelegt ist, welcher ist Jesus Christus. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Fundamentum enim aliud nemo potest ponere præter id quod positum est, quod est Christus Jesus. |