{If any man's work shall abide} (ei tinos to ergon menei).
Condition of the first class with future indicative, determined
as fulfilled, assumed as true. When the fire has done its work,
what is left? That is the fiery test that the work of each of us
must meet. Suitable reward ( Mt 20:8 ) will come for the work
that stands this test (gold, silver, precious stones)