According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As a wise masterbuilder (ως σοφος αρχιτεκτων). Paul does not shirk his share in the work at Corinth with all the sad outcome there…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

According to the grace of God. By the favor of God which is given to me. All that Paul had done had been by the mere favor of God. His app…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

According to the grace of God.—The Apostle, about to speak of himself as “a wise masterbuilder,” takes care by beginning …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

You are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given to me as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another bui…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul views his skill as an expert builder (cf. Proverbs 8:30) as being possible only through God’s grace. He knew God’s plan for the bui…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

As a wise master-builder. This is a most fitting analogy, and consequently, it is frequently found in the Scriptures, as we will see soon.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

According to the grace of God which is given unto me
Lest the apostle should be thought to be too much elated with t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle was a wise master-builder, but the grace of God made him so. Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest favors of God to f…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After describing the status of God’s ministers, the Apostle now discu es their reward. First, he discu es the reward of good ministers; second, the…

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