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A Reward for Faithful Ministry
Commentators unanimously agree that the "work" refers to a Christian leader's teaching, doctrine, and the life that accompanies it. The "reward" is not for salvation, but is given by Christ on the Day of Judgment for ministry that proves faithful, true, and durable, like gold or silver.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
18th Century
Theologian
If any man's work abide, etc. This means that his work abides if, first, it appears that he has taught the true doctrines of Christianity,…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
If any man's work shall abide (ε τινος το εργον μενε). Condition of the first class with future indicative, determined as fulfille…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
19th Century
Bishop
This is the general application to Christian teachers of what has been said previously. Those who have built well will find their reward in their w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 3:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
Paul turns his attention to the kind of materials Christian workers are using: the materials of preaching the cross for salvation, building up beli…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
16th Century
Theologian
If any man’s work remains, he will receive a reward. His meaning is that those are fools who depend on human judgment, considering it enou…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 3:14
17th Century
Pastor
If any man's work abide
That is, if any minister's doctrine will bear the test of daylight, to be looked into, and a…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 3:10–15
17th Century
Minister
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…