1 Corinthians 3:18

Let 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.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written: He that takes the wise in their craftiness.

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Cross References

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

Luke 18:17Verily I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not 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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