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+# Connecting statement:
+Paul continues his metaphor about a foundation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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 # no one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid
 
-The phrase "has been laid" can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "no one can lay a foundation other than the foundation that I, Paul, have laid" or "I have already laid the only foundation that anyone can lay" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
+The phrase "has been laid" can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "no one can lay a foundation other than the one and only foundation" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])