1 Corinthians
“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 3:11
1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJV) speaks to identity in Christ, hope in Christ, and faith trust — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:2“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 3:11 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 3:11 reads: "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." The verse speaks to identity in Christ, hope in Christ, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 3:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." is 1 Corinthians 3:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 3:11?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 3:11 include Colossians 1:27, John 1:12, and Colossians 2:10. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 3:11 deepens the theme of identity in Christ.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 3:11?
Read 1 Corinthians 3:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.