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Materials used in building on Christ’s foundation
(1 Corinthians 3:12)
Things Paul says all yours
(1 Corinthians 3:22)
Conditions and sufferings of the apostles
(1 Corinthians 4:11–13)
People believers should not keep company with
(1 Corinthians 5:11)
What's love Got to Do with It?
(1 Corinthians 13:4–7)
100

This most valuable metal represents the highest quality of spiritual work built on Christ’s foundation.

Gold 

100

This apostle planted the seed in Corinth’s spiritual growth.

Paul

100

This word describes the ongoing opposition the apostles faced.

Persecuted

100

Paul said believers must avoid those who are controlled by alcohol—this group.

Drunkards

100

A simple description: love actively does good to others.

Is Kind

200

A precious metal often symbolizing redemption and purity in Scripture.

Silver

200

This eloquent teacher watered the seed after Paul planted it.

Apollos

200

Along with hunger, the apostles frequently lacked this essential drink.

Thirsty/Thirst

200

Paul said not to keep company with people practicing this sexual sin.

Fornicators

200

This trait describes love’s ability to quietly carry burdens without giving up.

Bears all things

300

These durable treasures represent lasting works that can endure the fire of testing.

Precious Stones

300

Another name for Peter, this apostle is also listed as “yours” in Christ.

Cephas

300

A painful abuse the apostles endured for preaching Christ.

Beaten

300

This word describes someone who is greedy or always wanting more.

Covetous

300

This trait means love is extremely patient, even when mistreated.

Suffers long

400

A common building material that burns easily—symbolic of weak or worldly efforts.

Wood

400

This usually-feared reality is listed as something that also “belongs” to believers.

Death

400

Paul said they had no permanent dwelling, making them this.

Homeless

400

This describes people who gain money through threats or exploitation.

Extortioners

400

This trait of love means it never celebrates sin or wrongdoing.

Does not rejoice in iniquity

500

This light material feeds animals but won’t survive the fire of judgment.

Hay/Straw

500

Future events fall under this category—also included in what is “yours.”

Things to come

500

Paul said they were slandered or falsely spoken about—this word captures it.

Defamed

500

This term refers to people who insult or verbally abuse others.

Revilers

500

This love trait refuses to keep a mental record of wrongs.

Thinks no evil