1 Corinthians 3:18

Let 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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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 defaceth the temple of God, God will deface him; 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 the LORD with all thy heart, And lean not on thine own understanding;

Proverbs 5:7Hear me now, therefore, O children! And turn not away from the words of my mouth!

Isaiah 5:21Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own conceit!

Jeremiah 8:8How is it that ye say, “We are wise, We possess the law of Jehovah”? Behold, the false pen of the scribes Hath turned it into falsehood.

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

Luke 18:17Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, will 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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