1 Corinthians 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Whatever we build on that foundation will be tested by fire on the day of judgment. Then everyone will find out if we have used gold, silver, and precious stones, or wood, hay, and straw.

Cross References

Psalm 119:72

I would rather obey you than have a thousand pieces of silver and gold.

Psalm 19:10

They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb.

Exodus 5:12

The slaves went all over Egypt, looking for straw.

Proverbs 16:16

It's much better to be wise and sensible than to be rich.

Proverbs 30:6

Don't change what God has said! He will correct you and show that you are a liar.

Proverbs 8:10

Let instruction and knowledge mean more to you than silver or the finest gold.

Isaiah 60:17

I will bring bronze and iron in place of wood and stone; in place of bronze and iron, I will bring gold and silver. I will appoint peace and justice as your rulers and leaders.

Jeremiah 23:28

Their dreams and my truth are as different as straw and wheat. But when prophets speak for me, they must say only what I have told them.

Acts 20:30

Some of your own people will tell lies to win over the Lord's followers.

Romans 16:17

My friends, I beg you to watch out for anyone who causes trouble and divides the church by refusing to do what all of you were taught. Stay away from them!

1 Corinthians 3:11

because Christ is the only foundation.

2 Corinthians 2:17

A lot of people try to get rich from preaching God's message. But we are God's sincere messengers, and by the power of Christ we speak our message with God as our witness.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

Colossians 2:8

Don't let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but they are only human teachings. They come from the powers of this world and not from Christ.

1 Timothy 6:3

Anyone who teaches something different disagrees with the correct and godly teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:20

In a large house some dishes are made of gold or silver, while others are made of wood or clay. Some of these are special, and others are not.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil people who pretend to be what they are not will become worse than ever, as they fool others and are fooled themselves.

2 Timothy 3:7

These women always want to learn something new, but they never can discover the truth.

2 Timothy 4:3

The time is coming when people won't listen to good teaching. Instead, they will look for teachers who will please them by telling them only what they are itching to hear.

Hebrews 13:9

Don't be fooled by any kind of strange teachings. It is better to receive strength from God's undeserved kindness than to depend on certain foods. After all, these foods don't really help the people who eat them.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honour and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Revelation 2:14

I do have a few things against you. Some of you are following the teaching of Balaam. Long ago he told Balak to teach the people of Israel to eat food that had been offered to idols and to be immoral.

Revelation 21:18

The wall was built of jasper, and the city was made of pure gold, clear as crystal.

Revelation 3:18

Buy your gold from me. It has been refined in a fire, and it will make you rich. Buy white clothes from me. Wear them and you can cover-up your shameful nakedness. Buy medicine for your eyes, so that you will be able to see.