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1 Corinthians 3:11

1 Corinthians 3:11
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For other foundation can no man lay,.... Men may attempt to lay other foundations than Christ, and build upon them, but to no purpose; they will be of no avail; all besides him are sandy foundations;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For other foundation - It is “implied” by the course of the argument here, that This was the foundation which had been laid at Corinth, and on which the church there had been reared. And it is…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Other foundation can no man lay - I do not speak particularly concerning the foundation of this spiritual building; it can have no other foundation than Jesus Christ: there cannot be two opinions on…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Here the apostle informs us what foundation he had laid at the bottom of all his labours among them - even Jesus Christ, the chief corner-stone, Eph 2:20. Upon this foundation all the faithful…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ "He does not say τεθέντα, laid, but κείμενον, lying, of His own accord." Wordsworth. There is a reference here to the prophecy in Isa 28:16, which is quoted…