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.

If what someone has built survives, he will receive a reward.

If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,