1 Corinthians 3 - Summary

Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their carnality evidenced by jealousy and strife, explaining that he and Apollos are merely servants through whom they believed, with God giving the increase. He employs the metaphors of God's building and temple, warning that each must take heed how he builds on the foundation of Christ, for fire will test every man's work, and those defiling God's temple will themselves be destroyed.