1 Corinthians 3:11

11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
ESV
11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
NLT
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
MSG
11 Remember, there is only one foundation, the one already laid: Jesus Christ.
CSB
11 because no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid-that is, Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11 In-Context

9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.
10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw,
13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Isaiah 28:16; Ephesians 2:20
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