1 CORINTHIANS 3:12 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 1
“Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;”
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, or using wood, hay or straw — the builder's 'materials' (hylē, matter) determine the structure's durability. Gold, silver, costly stones are durable; wood, hay, straw are flammable. Metaphorically: some teachings/works are eternally valuable; others are easily consumed. The Corinthians' focus on eloquence and status-prestige is flammable; Christ-centered humility is fireproof.
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