1 Corinthians 3:13 Meaning
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
Context Explained
11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:10
This verse discusses the judgment seat of Christ where believers will receive what is due for their deeds.
1 Peter 1:7
This verse mentions the testing of faith being more precious than gold, similar to the testing of works.
Revelation 20:12
This passage describes the final judgment where people's works are revealed.
Source: 1 Corinthians 3:13