1 Corinthians 3:17

If any one defaceth the temple of God, God will deface him; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

Noyes Bible

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 dwelleth in you?

18Let no one deceive himself; if any one thinketh himself wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

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Cross References

Psalms 79:1“A psalm of Asaph.” O God! the nations have come into thine inheritance; They have polluted thy holy temple; They have made Jerusalem a heap of ruins!

Psalms 99:9Exalt the LORD, our God. And worship at his holy mountain! For the LORD, our God, is holy.

Ezekiel 5:11Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, because thou hast polluted my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also withdraw mine eye from thee; neither will I spare, neither will I have any pity.

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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