The wise people will shine as bright as the sky. The wise people that taught others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever. {\cf2\super [134]}
1 Corinthians 3:14 - Easy To Read Version If the building that a person puts on the foundation still stands, then that person will get his reward. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If the work which any person has built on this Foundation [any product of his efforts whatever] survives [this test], he will get his reward. American Standard Version (1901) If any man’s work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward. Common English Bible If anyone’s work survives, they’ll get a reward. Catholic Public Domain Version If anyone's work, which he has built upon it, remains, then he will receive a reward. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If any man's work abide, which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. |
The wise people will shine as bright as the sky. The wise people that taught others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever. {\cf2\super [134]}
The person that plants and the person that waters have the same purpose. And each person will be rewarded for his own work.
So don’t judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will shine light on the things that are hidden in darkness. He will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will give every person the praise he should get.
If I do this work of telling the Good News because it is my own choice, then I deserve a reward. But I have no choice. I must tell the Good News. I am only doing the duty that was given to me.
A person should not compare himself with other people. Each person should judge his own actions. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done.
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.
Now I have something to say to the elders {\cf2\super [30]} in your group. I am also an elder. I myself have seen Christ’s sufferings. And I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to
Then when the Ruling Shepherd (Christ) comes, you will get a crown. That crown will be very glorious, and it will never lose its beauty.