1 Corinthians 3:18

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

American Standard Version

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 man destroyeth 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 that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

Proverbs 5:7Now therefore, [my] sons, 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 prudent in their own sight!

Jeremiah 8:8How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely.

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

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