Bible Commentary

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 16. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God ] “ , sanctuary, more sacred than ; the Holy Place in which God dwells, .” Wordsworth. Another view of the subject is now abruptly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:16”

If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 15. yet so as by fire ] The absolute equality of all in the world to come is no part of St Paul’s system. ‘One star differeth from another star in glory’ (ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:15”

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any mans work abide … – If it shall appear that he hast taught the true doctrines of Christianity, and inculcated right practices and views of piety, and himself cherished right feelings: if the trial of the great Day, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:14”

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. 13. it shall be revealed by fire ] Rather, it is revealed in fire, being that in which the judgment day shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:13”

Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 12. Now if any man build upon this foundation ] It must be remembered that it is not the conduct of Christians, however applicable the principles here enunciated may be to it, but the doctrine of teachers which is spoken … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:12”

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 11. than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ ] “He does not say , laid, but , lying, of His own accord.” Wordsworth. There is a reference here to the prophecy in Isa 28:16, which is quoted and applied … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:11”

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. 10. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder ] Rather, which was given … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:10”

For we are laborers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, [ye are] God’s building. 9. For we are labourers together with God ] The Apostle now gives the argument another turn. From man’s point of view the preachers of the Gospel are mere instruments in God’s hands. Not so from God’s. He regards them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:9”

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. 8. he that planteth and he that watereth are one ] As though to make his depreciation of man as emphatic as possible, the Apostle uses the neuter gender here. The instruments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:8”

So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Anything – This is to he taken comparatively. They are nothing in comparison with God! Their agency is of no importance compared with his: see the note at 1Co 1:28. It does not mean that their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 3:7”