1 Corinthians 3:1

AMP: However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ!

ASV: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ.

BSB: Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly — as infants in Christ.

DARBY: And *I*, brethren, have not been able to speak to you as to spiritual, but as to fleshly; as to babes in Christ.

DRA: And I, brethren, could not speak to you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal. As unto little ones in Christ.

KJV: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:2

AMP: I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not ready.

ASV: I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able [to bear it]: nay, not even now are ye able;

BSB: I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,

DARBY: I have given you milk to drink, not meat, for ye have not yet been able, nor indeed are ye yet able;

DRA: I gave you milk to drink, not meat; for you were not able as yet. But neither indeed are you now able; for you are yet carnal.

KJV: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

1 Corinthians 3:3

AMP: You are still worldly [controlled by ordinary impulses, the sinful capacity]. For as long as there is jealousy and strife and discord among you, are you not unspiritual, and are you not walking like ordinary men [unchanged by faith]?

ASV: for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men?

BSB: for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

DARBY: for ye are yet carnal. For whereas [there are] among you emulation and strife, are ye not carnal, and walk according to man?

DRA: For, whereas there is among you envying and contention, are you not carnal, and walk according to man ?

KJV: For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1 Corinthians 3:4

AMP: For when one of you says, “I am [a disciple] of Paul,” and another, “I am [a disciple] of Apollos,” are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people?

ASV: For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

BSB: For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?

DARBY: For when one says, *I* am of Paul, and another, *I* of Apollos, are ye not men?

DRA: For while one saith, I indeed am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollo; are you not men ? What then is Apollo, and what is Paul?

KJV: For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

1 Corinthians 3:5

AMP: What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task.

ASV: What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.

BSB: What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.

DARBY: Who then is Apollos, and who Paul? Ministering servants, through whom ye have believed, and as the Lord has given to each.

DRA: The ministers of him whom you have believed; and to every one as the Lord hath given.

KJV: Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

1 Corinthians 3:6

AMP: I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth.

ASV: I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

BSB: I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

DARBY: *I* have planted; Apollos watered; but God has given the increase.

DRA: I have planted, Apollo watered, but God gave the increase.

KJV: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:7

AMP: So neither is the one who plants nor the one who waters anything, but [only] God who causes the growth.

ASV: So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

BSB: So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

DARBY: So that neither the planter is anything, nor the waterer; but God the giver of the increase.

DRA: Therefore, neither he that planteth is any thing, nor he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

KJV: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:8

AMP: He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

ASV: Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

BSB: He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

DARBY: But the planter and the waterer are one; but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

DRA: Now he that planteth, and he that watereth, ate one. And every man shall receive his own reward, according to his own labour.

KJV: Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

1 Corinthians 3:9

AMP: For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building. [Is 61:3]

ASV: For we are God`s fellow-workers: ye are God`s husbandry, God`s building.

BSB: For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

DARBY: For we are God's fellow-workmen; ye are God's husbandry, God's building.

DRA: For we are God's coadjutors: you are God's husbandry; you are God's building.

KJV: For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

1 Corinthians 3:10

AMP: According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,

ASV: According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.

BSB: By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

DARBY: According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation, but another builds upon it. But let each see how he builds upon it.

DRA: According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise architect, I have laid the foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

KJV: 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 let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

1 Corinthians 3:11

AMP: for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.

ASV: For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

BSB: For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

DARBY: For other foundation can no man lay besides that which [is] laid, which is Jesus Christ.

DRA: For other foundation no man can lay, but that which is laid; which is Christ Jesus.

KJV: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:12

AMP: But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,

ASV: But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble;

BSB: If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

DARBY: Now if any one build upon [this] foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, straw,

DRA: Now if any man build upon this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble:

KJV: Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

1 Corinthians 3:13

AMP: each one’s work will be clearly shown [for what it is]; for the day [of judgment] will disclose it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality and character and worth of each person’s work. [2 Cor 5:10]

ASV: each man`s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man`s work of what sort it is.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: the work of each shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare [it], because it is revealed in fire; and the fire shall try the work of each what it is.

DRA: Every man's work shall be manifest; for the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it shall be revealed in fire; and the fire shall try every man's work, of what sort it is.

KJV: Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

1 Corinthians 3:14

AMP: If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.

ASV: If any man`s work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward.

BSB: If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

DARBY: If the work of any one which he has built upon [the foundation] shall abide, he shall receive a reward.

DRA: If any man's work abide, which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

KJV: If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

1 Corinthians 3:15

AMP: But if any person’s work is burned up [by the test], he will suffer the loss [of his reward]; yet he himself will be saved, but only as [one who has barely escaped] through fire. [Job 23:10]

ASV: If any man`s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as through fire.

BSB: If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.

DARBY: If the work of any one shall be consumed, he shall suffer loss, but *he* shall be saved, but so as through [the] fire.

DRA: If any man's work burn, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire.

KJV: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

1 Corinthians 3:16

AMP: Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]?

ASV: Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

BSB: Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

DARBY: Do ye not know that ye are [the] temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwells in you?

DRA: Know you not, that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you ?

KJV: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

1 Corinthians 3:17

AMP: If anyone destroys the temple of God [corrupting it with false doctrine], God will destroy the destroyer; for the temple of God is holy (sacred), and that is what you are.

ASV: If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

BSB: If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

DARBY: If any one corrupt the temple of God, *him* shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are *ye*.

DRA: But if any man violate the temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is holy, which you are.

KJV: If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1 Corinthians 3:18

AMP: Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise. [Is 5:21]

ASV: Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

BSB: Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

DARBY: Let no one deceive himself: if any one thinks himself to be wise among you in this world, let him become foolish, that he may be wise.

DRA: Let no man deceive himself: if any man among you seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

KJV: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

1 Corinthians 3:19

AMP: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness (absurdity, stupidity) before God; for it is written [in Scripture], “[He is] The one who catches the wise and clever in their craftiness;” [Job 5:13]

ASV: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

BSB: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

DARBY: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness.

DRA: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written: I will catch the wise in their own craftiness.

KJV: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

1 Corinthians 3:20

AMP: and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the [humanly] wise, that they are useless.” [Ps 94:11]

ASV: and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise that they are vain.

BSB: And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

DARBY: And again, [The] Lord knows the reasonings of the wise that they are vain.

DRA: And again: The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

KJV: And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

1 Corinthians 3:21

AMP: So let no one boast in men [about their wisdom, or of having this or that one as a leader]. For all things are yours,

ASV: Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

BSB: Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

DARBY: So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.

DRA: Let no man therefore glory in men.

KJV: Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

1 Corinthians 3:22

AMP: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours,

ASV: whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

BSB: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you,

DARBY: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or [the] world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours;

DRA: For all things are yours, whether it be Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to some; for all are yours;

KJV: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

1 Corinthians 3:23

AMP: and you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God.

ASV: and ye are Christ`s; and Christ is God`s.

BSB: and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.

DARBY: and *ye* [are] Christ's, and Christ [is] God's.

DRA: And you are Christ's; and Christ is God's.

KJV: And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

1 Corinthians 3

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