1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 3:8, Paul introduces the principle of wages according to labor—the same reward logic applied to building here.

1 Corinthians 3:13 describes the fire that tests each man's work — the basis for the reward in 3:14.

In 1 Corinthians 4:5, Paul elaborates on the future judgment that reveals motives and brings praise—the same reward context.

In 1 Corinthians 9:17, Paul speaks of his own reward for preaching — an application of the principle in 3:14.

In Matthew 24:45-47, the faithful servant is rewarded with greater responsibility at the master's return—the same reward for enduring work.

In Matthew 25:21-23, the faithful servants enter their master's joy—the same promise of reward for work that survives.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Paul's reward is the believers themselves—showing that enduring work often means people.

In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul's finished race and crown of righteousness parallel the reward for work that survives the fire.

2 Chronicles 15:7 directly states 'your work shall be rewarded' — the same OT promise of reward for faithful labor.

2 John 1:8 Parallel

2 John 1:8 warns against losing the reward for work — directly paralleling the promise of reward for surviving work in 3:14.

Revelation 22:12 says Jesus brings recompense to repay each according to his work — the same eschatological reward as 3:14.

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:4, the chief Shepherd rewards faithful elders with the unfading crown of glory — echoing the reward for work that survives.

In Revelation 2:10, Christ promises the crown of life to those faithful unto death — a reward parallel to the one for enduring work.