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each man`s work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man`s work is.
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A Final Performance Review
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this verse describes a future, final evaluation of a Christian's work. "The day" refers to the Day of Judgment when Christ returns. On this day, every minister's or believer's work—their teaching, doctrine, and influence—will be made public and assessed. The purpose is not to determine salvation, but to reveal the true quality of what was built on the foundation of Christ.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Every man's work shall be made manifest. What every man has built on this foundation will be seen: whether he has held truth or error; whe…
The day (η ημερα). The day of judgment as in 1 Thessalonians 5:4 (which see), Romans 13:12;[Reference Hebre…
19th Century
Anglican
Revealed by fire.—Better, revealed in fire. For the general scope of this passage, see 1 Corinthians 3:12 abo…
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Baptist
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But le…
Paul turns his attention to the kind of materials Christian workers are using: the materials of preaching the cross for salvation, building up beli…
16th Century
Protestant
For the day will declare it. In the old translation, it is the day of the Lord, but it is probable that the words of the Lord…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Every man's work shall be made manifest The doctrine he preaches shall be sooner or later made manifest to himself, …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing the status of God’s ministers, the Apostle now discusses their reward. First, he discusses the reward of good ministers; second, t…
