1 Corinthians 3:10 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise master-builder, a foundation I have laid, and another doth build on [it],

English 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.

English Amplified

According to the grace (the special endowment for my task) of God bestowed on me, like a skillful architect and master builder I laid [the] foundation, and now another [man] is building upon it. But let each [man] be careful how he builds upon it,

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

According to the grace (the special endowment for my task) of God bestowed on me, like a skillful architect and master builder I laid [the] foundation, and now another [man] is building upon it. But let each [man] be careful how he builds upon it,

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

According to God’s grace that was given to me, I have laid a foundation as a skilled master builder, and another builds on it. But each one is to be careful how he builds on it.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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.

English EASY 2024

I am like a wise builder. God has given me that job. He has helped me to do it well. I was the person who built the foundation. Now other people are building on that foundation. But each person must be careful how he builds.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Like an expert builder I built the foundation of that house. I used the gift that God gave me to do this. Other people are building on that foundation. But everyone should be careful how they build.

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Using the gift that God gave me, I did the work of an expert builder and laid the foundation, and someone else is building on it. But each of you must be careful how you build.

English God's Word - GW 1995

As a skilled and experienced builder, I used the gift that God gave me to lay the foundation {for that building}. However, someone else is building on it. Each person must be careful how he builds on it.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

According to God's grace that was given to me, as a skilled master builder I have laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

According to the grace of God which has been given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, but another builds on it. Now let each one take heed how he builds on it.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must be careful how he builds upon it,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master-builder I laid a foundation, but someone else builds on it. And each one must be careful how he builds.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

God has given me the grace to lay a foundation as a master builder. Now someone else is building on it. But each one should build carefully.

English NIV

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 should be careful how he builds.

English NKJ 1982

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.

English NLT

Because of God's special favor to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

God has given me unique gifts as a skilled master builder who lays a good foundation. Afterward another craftsman comes and builds on it. So builders beware! Let every builder do his work carefully, according to God’s standards.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

God, in his kindness, has taught me how to be an expert builder. I have laid the foundation and Apollos has built on it. But he who builds on the foundation must be very careful.

English Tyndale 1537

According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise builder have I laid the foundation, (And) another hath built thereon: but let every man take heed how he buildeth upon.

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