1 Corinthians 3:12

God's Word

People may build on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw.

Cross References

Psalm 119:72

The teachings ⌞that come⌟ from your mouth are worth more to me than thousands in gold or silver.

Psalm 19:10

They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.

Exodus 5:12

So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.

Proverbs 30:6

Do not add to his words, or he will reprimand you, and you will be found to be a liar.

Proverbs 8:10

Take my discipline, not silver, and my knowledge rather than fine gold,

Isaiah 60:17

I will bring gold instead of bronze. I will bring silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stone. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.

Jeremiah 23:28

The prophet who has a dream should tell his dream. However, the person who has my word should honestly speak my word. What does grain have to do with straw?” asks the Lord.

Acts 20:30

Some of your own men will come forward and say things that distort the truth. They will do this to lure disciples into following them.

Romans 16:17

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to watch out for those people who create divisions and who make others fall away ⌞from the Christian faith⌟ by teaching doctrine that is not the same as you have learned. Stay away from them.

1 Corinthians 3:11

After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that foundation is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:13

The day will make what each one does clearly visible because fire will reveal it. That fire will determine what kind of work each person has done.

2 Corinthians 2:17

At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.

Colossians 2:8

Be careful not to let anyone rob you ⌞of this faith⌟ through a shallow and misleading philosophy. Such a person follows human traditions and the world’s way of doing things rather than following Christ.

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches false doctrine and doesn’t agree with the accurate words of our Lord Jesus Christ and godly teachings

2 Timothy 2:20

In a large house there are not only objects made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some objects are honored when they are used; others aren’t.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil people and phony preachers will go from bad to worse as they mislead people and are themselves misled.

2 Timothy 3:7

These women are always studying but are never able to recognize the truth.

2 Timothy 4:3

A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear.

Hebrews 13:9

Don’t get carried away by all kinds of unfamiliar teachings. Gaining inner strength from God’s kindness  is good for us. This strength does not come from following rules about food, rules that don’t help those who follow them.

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.

Revelation 2:14

But I have a few things against you: You have among you those who follow what Balaam taught Balak. Balak trapped the people of Israel by ⌞encouraging⌟ them to eat food sacrificed to idols and to sin sexually.

Revelation 21:18

Its wall was made of gray quartz. The city was made of pure gold, as clear as glass.

Revelation 3:18

I advise you: Buy gold purified in fire from me so that you may be rich. Buy white clothes from me. Wear them so that you may keep your shameful, naked body from showing. Buy ointment to put on your eyes so that you may see.