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1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a wise masterbuilder that is practiced in conflict and celebration in 1 Corinthians 3:10—consider "builds" and "according". Keep wise masterbuilder in conversations that test patience—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to 1 Corinthians, a epistle/letter witness, developing wise masterbuilder. Read in 1 Corinthians 3, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “builds” alongside “according”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 1 Corinthians with Paul. Modern scholarship on 1 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Corinthians AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46