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It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person&#8217s work. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the work of each will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it is revealed in fire, and the fire itself will prove the work of each, what sort it is. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> each one’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each one’s work. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> each man&#8217s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man&#8217s work. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it, because it is to be revealed with fire; and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> each man’s work will become evident, for the day will indicate it because it is revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> each one&#8217s work will become obvious, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one&#8217s work. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The day will make what each one does clearly visible because fire will reveal it. That fire will determine what kind of work each person has done. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> And the quality of each person's work will be seen when the Day of Christ exposes it. For on that Day fire will reveal everyone's work; the fire will test it and show its real quality. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> the workmanship of each person will become evident, for the day of judgment will show what it is, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's action. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> each builder's work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> each man's work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man's work is. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Every man's work will be made manifest: for the day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will try every man's work, of what sort it is. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the true character of each individual's work will become manifest. For the day of Christ will disclose it, because that day is soon to come upon us clothed in fire, and as for the quality of every one's work-- the fire is the thing which will test it. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> each man’s work will be revealed. For the Day will declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man’s work is. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the work will become visible of each, for the day will declare [it], because it is revealed in fire, and the work of each, what kind it is, the fire will prove; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the work of each will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it is revealed in fire, and the fire itself will prove the work of each, what sort it is. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of each the work shall become manifest, for the day shall declare it, because in fire it is revealed, and the work of each, what kind it is, the fire shall prove; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The work of each shall be manifested: for the day shall manifest, for in fire it is revealed; and the work of each, what sort it is, the fire shall prove.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> each one’s work shall be made manifest. For the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it will be revealed by fire. And this fire will test each one’s work, as to what kind it is. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the work of each will come to light, for the Day will disclose it. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire [itself] will test the quality of each one’s work. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the work of each builder will become visible, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each has done.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Every man’s work shall be plainly seen: for the light of day shall expose it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall test every man’s work and show of what sort it is. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> The work of every person is revealed, for that day reveals it, because the work of every person is revealed by fire, what sort it is; the fire will test it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> each man's work shall be made manifest; for the day shall make it manifest, for it is revealed with fire: and the fire shall try each man's work, what sort it is. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> the work of each will be made manifest: for the day will reveal it, because it is revealed by fire; and the same fire will try the work of each what soil it is. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> every man?s work shall be made manifest: for that day shall declare it, for it shall be laid open by fire; and the fire shall prove every man?s work of what sort it is. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> will be expos'd, for the time of tryal will show it: it shall be discovered by the fire, which will put each sort of work to the test. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> the true character of each individual's work will become manifest. For the day of Christ will disclose it, because that day is soon to come upon us clothed in fire, and as for the quality of every one's work-- the fire is the thing which will test it. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the work of each one shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will prove each one's work, of what sort it is. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> every man's work shall be made manifest. For the great day will shew it; because it will be discovered by fire, and the fire will prove every man's work of what sort it is. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=528" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Christ Our Foundation</a> …12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastou (Adj-GMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-NNS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">workmanship</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/5318.htm" title="5318: phaneron (Adj-NNS) -- Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.">evident,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-NFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">Day</a> <a href="/greek/1213.htm" title="1213: dēlōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To show, make clear, reveal. From delos; to make plain.">will bring it to light.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apokalyptetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">It will be revealed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyri (N-DNS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">fire,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyr (N-NNS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-NN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1381.htm" title="1381: dokimasei (V-FIA-3S) -- From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve.">will prove</a> <a href="/greek/3697.htm" title="3697: hopoion (Adj-NNS) -- Of what kind or manner, of what sort. From hos and poios; of what kind that, i.e. How great.">the quality</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastou (Adj-GMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">of each</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">man’s</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work.</a> 14If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a> so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a> But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a> I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a> Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-12</a> Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> 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 will receive his praise from God. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a> See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Zechariah 13:9</a> This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a> But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a> but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.man's.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">1 Corinthians 3:14,15</a> If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward… <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.<a href="/2_timothy/3-9.htm">2 Timothy 3:9</a> But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.the day.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a> Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.<a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5,16</a> But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; … shall be revealed.<a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Luke 2:35</a> (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.and the fire.<a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a> To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.<a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Isaiah 28:17</a> Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.<a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a> Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Character</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/john/16-15.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Individual's</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">One's</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-24.htm">Quality</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Test</a> <a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">Character</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-11.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Evident</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-15.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Individual's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">One's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Quality</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Test</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-9.htm">Tested</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 3</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Milk is fit for children.</a> 3. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Strife and division, arguments of a fleshly mind.</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">He who plants and He who waters are nothing.</a> 9. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">The ministers are God's fellow workmen.</a> 11. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Christ the only foundation.</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">You are the temples of God, which must be kept holy.</a> 19. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>his workmanship will be evident This phrase emphasizes the visibility and clarity of one's efforts and contributions in the spiritual realm. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the divisions within the Corinthian church, urging believers to focus on their spiritual growth and unity. The "workmanship" refers to the spiritual foundation and growth that each believer builds upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. This echoes <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>, where believers are described as God's workmanship, created for good works. The visibility of one's spiritual work is not just in the present but will be fully revealed in the future.because the Day will bring it to light "The Day" refers to the Day of the Lord, a concept rooted in Old Testament prophecy (e.g., <a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a>, <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>) and further developed in the New Testament as the time of Christ's return and final judgment. This day will illuminate the true nature of each person's work, separating genuine spiritual contributions from those that are superficial or self-serving. The imagery of light is often used in Scripture to denote truth and revelation (<a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>, <a href="/ephesians/5-13.htm">Ephesians 5:13</a>).It will be revealed with fire Fire in biblical terms often symbolizes purification and judgment (<a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a>, <a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a>). In this context, fire serves as a divine test to reveal the true quality of each person's work. The use of fire as a metaphor underscores the thoroughness and intensity of God's judgment, which will purify and refine, leaving only what is genuine and valuable. This aligns with the refining process described in <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Zechariah 13:9</a>, where fire is used to purify and test.and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work The phrase underscores the individual responsibility each believer has in their spiritual journey. The "quality" of one's work is not measured by human standards but by divine criteria, which assess the faithfulness, sincerity, and alignment with God's will. This concept is echoed in <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>, where Jesus speaks of building one's house on the rock, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation and enduring work. The testing by fire ensures that only what is built on the foundation of Christ will endure, highlighting the eternal significance of our earthly actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance and correction on various issues. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse and often divided early Christian community dealing with issues of immaturity and division. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_day.htm">The Day</a> Refers to the Day of Judgment, a future event when Christ will return, and the works of believers will be tested. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fire.htm">Fire</a> Symbolic of God's judgment and purification, used to test the quality of each person's work. 5. <a href="/topical/b/believers'_works.htm">Believers' Works</a> The actions and efforts of Christians, which will be evaluated for their eternal value and quality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_judgment.htm">The Certainty of Judgment</a> Believers should live with the awareness that their works will be tested by God. This should inspire a life of integrity and purpose. <a href="/topical/q/quality_over_quantity.htm">Quality Over Quantity</a> The focus is on the quality of one's work, not the quantity. Christians should strive for works that have eternal significance and are aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/p/purification_through_trials.htm">Purification Through Trials</a> Just as fire refines gold, trials and challenges can purify and strengthen a believer's faith and works. Embrace difficulties as opportunities for growth. <a href="/topical/m/motivation_for_service.htm">Motivation for Service</a> Understanding that our works will be tested should motivate us to serve God and others with pure motives and a sincere heart. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Keeping an eternal perspective helps prioritize actions and decisions that have lasting value in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_purgatory.htm">What is the Bible's stance on purgatory?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_spirit_baptism.htm">What is the meaning of Spirit Baptism?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_doomsday.htm">What are the Bible's views on doomsday predictions?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_judgment_seat_of_christ.htm">What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Revealed by fire.--Better, revealed in fire. For the general scope of this passage, see <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm" title="Now if any man build on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;">1Corinthians 3:12</a> above. The day of the coming of the Lord is always thus represented as bursting suddenly with a rush of light and blaze of fire upon the earth. (See <a href="/context/malachi/3-1.htm" title="Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom you seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in: behold, he shall come, said the LORD of hosts.">Malachi 3:1-3</a>; <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm" title="For, behold, the day comes, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yes, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that comes shall burn them up, said the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.">Malachi 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm" title="In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:">2Thessalonians 1:8</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm" title="And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:">2Thessalonians 2:8</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Each man's work shall be made manifest. The real nature - the worth or worthlessness - of each man's work, will be made clear sooner or later. The day shall declare it. "The day" can only mean "the day of our Lord Jesus Christ" (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a>), which would specially "make manifest the counsels of the hearts" (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a>), and "judge the secrets of men" (<a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a>), and make all men manifest "before the judgment seat of Christ" (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">2 Corinthians 4:10</a>). It shall be revealed by fire; rather, because it is being revealed in fire. The phrase "is being" is called bad English, but some such phrase is positively needed to render the continuous present tense, which here expresses certainty, natural sequence, perpetual imminence. This tense is constantly used to express the continuity and the present working of Divine laws (comp. <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Matthew 3:10</a>). As the nominative is not expressed, it is uncertain whether "it" refers to "each man's work" or to" the day." Either gives an apposite sense (<a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:8</a>). Some would make "he" (namely, Christ) the nominative, because "the day" means "the day of Christ;" and in favour of this view they quote <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7</a>, "The revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven in flaming fire." But the ellipse of an unexpressed nominative is harsh. The fire itself shall prove each man's work. This is the "probatory" or testing fire of the day of the Lord, of which we read very frequently in the Fathers. The doctrine of purgatory has been in some measure founded on this verse (Council of Florence, A.D. 1439); but such a view of it cannot be maintained. The reader will find the subject examined and the quotations from the Fathers given in the writer's 'Mercy and Judgment,' p. 69. All that is said here is that the fire of Christ's presence - the consuming fire of God's love - shall test the work, not purge it. The fire is probatory, not purgatorial, and it is not in itself a fife of wrath, for it tests the gold and silver as well as the inferior elements of the structure. It is the fire of the refiner, not of the avenger. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>his ἑκάστου (hekastou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. workmanship ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. will be γενήσεται (genēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. evident, φανερὸν (phaneron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Day ἡμέρα (hēmera) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. will bring it to light. δηλώσει (dēlōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1213.htm">Strong's 1213: </a> To show, make clear, reveal. From delos; to make plain. It will be revealed ἀποκαλύπτεται (apokalyptetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. fire, πυρὶ (pyri) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fire πῦρ (pyr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. will prove δοκιμάσει (dokimasei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1381.htm">Strong's 1381: </a> From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. the quality ὁποῖόν (hopoion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3697.htm">Strong's 3697: </a> Of what kind or manner, of what sort. From hos and poios; of what kind that, i.e. How great. of each ἑκάστου (hekastou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. [man’s] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. work. ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 3:13 Each man's work will be revealed (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>