1 Corinthians 3:14 BSB

Original language & word study

9 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
εἴ	ei	If	G1487 →
τινος	tinos	of anyone	G5100 →
τὸ	to	the	G3588 →
ἔργον	ergon	work	G2041 →
μενεῖ	menei	will remain	G3306 →
ὃ	ho	which	G3739 →
ἐποικοδόμησεν,	epoikodomēsen	he built up,	G2026 →
μισθὸν	misthon	a reward	G3408 →
λήμψεται·	lēmpsetai	he will receive;	G2983 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each…
leads to
- James 5:7
  Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
- 1 Corinthians 3:13
  his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
- Hebrews 4:13
  Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- 2 Corinthians 10:18
  For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
Through
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
leads to
- James 1:12
  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- 1 Corinthians 9:25
  Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
Through
1 Corinthians 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
leads to
- Romans 2:6
  God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

Revelation 22:12“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.2 Chronicles 15:7But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”1 Corinthians 13:13And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.2 John 1:8Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.1 Corinthians 3:8He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.Matthew 25:21–23His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.Matthew 24:45–47Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?1 Peter 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.1 Peter 5:1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:Revelation 2:8–11To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.1 Thessalonians 2:19After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?Daniel 12:3Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.1 Corinthians 9:17If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

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