1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself: if any one thinks himself to be wise among you in this world, let him become foolish, that he may be wise.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

In Context

17If any one corrupt the temple of God, *him* shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are *ye*.

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written, He who takes the wise in their craftiness.

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:5Confide in Jehovah with all thy heart, and lean not unto thine own intelligence;

Proverbs 5:7And now, children, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

Isaiah 5:21Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and intelligent in their own esteem!

Jeremiah 8:8How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? Behold, certainly the lying pen of the scribes hath made it falsehood.

Matthew 18:4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;

Luke 18:17Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 3:17-18

Holiness Prescribed. ( a. d. 57.) 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Here the apostle resumes his argument and exhortation, founding it on his former allusion, You are God's building, v. 9 , and here, Know you not that you are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile (corrupt and destroy) the temple of God, him… Read the whole commentary →

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