1 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 3:11
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 3:11 Context
8Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
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Other Translations
For other foundation can no man lay, then that is laide, which is Iesus Christ.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.
- Basic English Bible
For other foundation can no man lay besides that which [is] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- Darby Bible
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- Webster's Bible
For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ.
- Weymouth Bible
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- World English Bible
For no man may sette another foundement, outtakun that that is sett, which is Crist Jhesus.
- Wycliffe Bible
for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.
- Basic English Bible
For other foundation can no man lay besides that which [is] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- Darby Bible
For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- Webster's Bible
For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ.
- Weymouth Bible
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- World English Bible
For no man may sette another foundement, outtakun that that is sett, which is Crist Jhesus.
- Wycliffe Bible
for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 3:11
3:11 For other foundation - On which the whole church: and all its doctrines, duties, and blessings may be built. Can no man lay than what is laid - In the counsels of divine wisdom, in the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, in the preaching of the apostles, St. Paul in particular. Which is Jesus Christ - Who, in his person and offices, is the firm, immovable Rock of Ages, every way sufficient to bear all the weight that God himself, or the sinner, when he believes, can lay upon him.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 3:11
1Co 3:11 Other foundation can no man lay, etc. There is only one foundation of the church (Mt 16:16). This foundation-stone was laid by God (Isa 28:16). Paul's work under God was to point to this foundation, to induce them to believe, and thus to build them upon it. His preaching laid it in their hearts. To preach Christ is to preach the fundamental or foundation truth of the church.