1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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9 For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.(A)
10 [a]According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must be careful how he builds upon it, 11 for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.
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- 3:10–11 There are diverse functions in the service of the community, but each individual’s task is serious, and each will stand accountable for the quality of his contribution.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?(A) 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy.[a]
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