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

'can no man lay' -God determined what the foundation of the church would be, and no one can change that fact. (Matthew 16:16; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 21:42; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6) 'Men can and do build on different foundations but the building which they erect cannot properly be styled "God's building."' [Note:. Willis p. 107]

'which is Jesus Christ' -hence Peter wasn't the foundation "rock" on which the church was established.

This verse appears to be. warning directed at those in Corinth, who were in danger of attempting to lay another foundation, other than Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:23; 1 Corinthians 2:2)

'The QUALITY of the foundation could not be disputed.' (Bruce p. 44)

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