1 Corinthians 3:17

If any one defiles[3:17] the temple of God, him will God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, the which are ye.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

In Context

16Know ye not that ye are God's temple, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

18Let no one deceive himself. If any one seems to be wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

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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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