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Berean Standard Bible

“For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 3:11

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Paul has been describing himself and Apollos as servants and fellow workers, comparing the church to God's field and building. He refers to himself as a skilled master builder who laid a foundation, with others building on it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

World English Bible (WEB)

For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.

King James Version (KJV)

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for other foundation no one is able to lay except that which is laid, which is Jesus the Christ;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque nadie puede poner otro fundamento que el que está puesto, el cual es Jesucristo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque nadie puede poner otro cimiento que el que ya está puesto: Jesucristo.

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