1 Corinthians 3:14

14 If anyone's work survives, they'll get a reward.

1 Corinthians 3:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man's work abide
That is, if any minister's doctrine will bear the test of daylight, to be looked into, and abide the fire of the word; as gold, silver, and precious stones will, or such doctrines as are comparable to them, which will shine the brighter for being tried by this fire:

which he hath built thereupon;
upon the foundation Christ, in entire consistence with, and proportion to it, and highly becoming it:

he shall receive a reward;
either from the churches of Christ here, who shall honour and respect him for his faithful labours in the ministry; or from Christ hereafter, who will say, well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

1 Corinthians 3:14 In-Context

12 So, whether someone builds on top of the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, or hay,

13 each one's work will be clearly shown. The day will make it clear, because it will be revealed with fire—the fire will test the quality of each one's work.

14 If anyone's work survives, they'll get a reward.

15 But if anyone's work goes up in flames, they'll lose it. However, they themselves will be saved as if they had gone through a fire.

16 Don't you know that you are God's temple and God's Spirit lives in you?