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If any man`s work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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,…
If any man's work shall abide (ε τινος το εργον μενε). Condition of the first class with future indicative, determined as fulfille…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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 …
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
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
