1 Corinthians 3:10

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

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.