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That foundation is Jesus Christ. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> because Christ is the only foundation. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that foundation is Jesus Christ. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> For God has already placed Jesus Christ as the one and only foundation, and no other foundation can be laid. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that is Jesus the Messiah. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For no one can lay any foundation other than what is being laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for no one is able to lay another foundation except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For no one is able to lay another foundation, besides the one being already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For none is able to lay another foundation above that laid, which is Jesus the Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For other foundation no man can lay, but that which is laid; which is Christ Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For no one is able to lay any other foundation, in place of that which has been laid, which is Christ Jesus. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that which is already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For no man can lay another foundation than that which has been laid, which is Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which, is Jesus Christ. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For other foundation no one is able to lay beside the one which is laid, who is Jesus Christ. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus the Messiah. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for no one can lay any other foundation, than what is laid, which is, that Jesus is the Messias. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For no one can lay any other foundation in addition to that which is already laid, namely Jesus Christ. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For no one can lay any other foundation, but that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ: and if any build upon this foundation gold, <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/3-11.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=512" 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> 10By 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. 11<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: theinai (V-ANA) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">lay</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allon (Adj-AMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">a</a> <a href="/greek/2310.htm" title="2310: themelion (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction.">foundation</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">other than</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one</a> <a href="/greek/2749.htm" title="2749: keimenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.">already laid,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</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.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,…<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="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-6</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11-12</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ / Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a> as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17</a> But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">1 Peter 2:7</a> To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17-18</a> He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/hebrews/6-1.htm">Hebrews 6:1</a> Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God, <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a> The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Ephesians 1:22-23</a> And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, / which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.<a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11,12</a> This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-11.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Namely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-18.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Base</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm">Namely</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'; 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In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses divisions within the church at Corinth, where various leaders were being followed. The metaphor of a foundation is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing stability and permanence. In ancient construction, the foundation was crucial for the integrity of the entire structure, much like the role of foundational beliefs in a faith community. This imagery is consistent with Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>), where the foundation determines the endurance of the house.other than the one already laid, Paul asserts that the foundation has already been established, indicating that it is not subject to change or replacement. This reflects the early church's understanding of the gospel as a completed work through Jesus Christ. Historically, the early Christian community faced challenges from various teachings and philosophies, both Jewish and Gentile, that threatened to alter the core message of the gospel. Paul's insistence on the pre-existing foundation underscores the continuity and consistency of Christian doctrine from its inception.which is Jesus Christ. The identification of Jesus Christ as the foundation is central to Christian theology. This statement affirms the belief in Christ's unique role in salvation and the church's existence. In the broader biblical narrative, Jesus is often depicted as the cornerstone (<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>, <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>), a critical element in construction that aligns and supports the entire structure. Theologically, this underscores the belief in Christ's divinity and his fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. The early church's confession of Jesus as Lord (<a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a>) and the cornerstone of faith is foundational to Christian identity and mission.<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, emphasizing the centrality of Jesus Christ as the foundation of faith. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which presented challenges for the early Christian church in maintaining doctrinal purity. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The foundation of the Christian faith, whose life, death, and resurrection are the cornerstone of salvation and the church. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with divisions and the influence of worldly wisdom, needing a reminder of their true foundation. 5. <a href="/topical/b/builders_of_the_church.htm">Builders of the Church</a> Refers to leaders and teachers in the church who are responsible for building upon the foundation of Christ with sound doctrine and teaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_sole_foundation.htm">Christ as the Sole Foundation</a> Emphasize that Jesus Christ is the only true foundation for the church and individual believers. Any attempt to build on another foundation will ultimately fail. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_church.htm">Unity in the Church</a> Recognize that divisions and factions within the church often arise when individuals or groups attempt to lay their own foundations. Unity is found in Christ alone. <a href="/topical/b/building_with_care.htm">Building with Care</a> Church leaders and members must be diligent in building upon the foundation of Christ with sound doctrine, love, and integrity, ensuring that their work aligns with the teachings of Jesus. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Encourage believers to examine their own lives to ensure that Christ is the foundation of their faith, decisions, and actions, rather than worldly wisdom or personal ambition. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance through Trials</a> A foundation in Christ provides stability and strength to endure life's challenges and trials, as He is unchanging and eternal.<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_defines_the_true_gospel.htm">What defines the true gospel?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_3_9_align_with_history.htm">How does 1 Corinthians 3:9 align with actual historical and archaeological records, given its metaphor of believers as God’s building and field? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_peter_singled_out_in_matthew_16_18.htm">If Jesus is the foundation of the church in other parts of the New Testament, why does Matthew 16:18 single out Peter’s role, and how is that not inconsistent?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_paul_prioritize_faith_over_teachings.htm">Why does Paul focus on faith over Jesus' actual teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Other foundation can no man lay. Any "other" gospel is not merely "another," but "a different" gospel (<a href="/galatians/1-9.htm">Galatians 1:9</a>). That which is laid; rather, that is lying (comp. <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a>). It has not been placed there (τεθέντα) by any human bands, but lies there by the eternal will. Which is Jesus Christ. "The doctrine of Jesus Christ is the foundation of all theology; his person of all life." This is again and again inculcated in Scripture: <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation." On this rock the Church is built (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>: <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11, 12</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. lay θεῖναι (theinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. a ἄλλον (allon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. foundation θεμέλιον (themelion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2310.htm">Strong's 2310: </a> From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. other than παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the [one] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. already laid, κείμενον (keimenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2749.htm">Strong's 2749: </a> To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched. which ὅς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any other (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 3:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 3:12" /></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>