1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is 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 anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are.

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He has taken the wise in their craftiness.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 5:7Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don’t depart from the words of my mouth.

Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Jeremiah 8:8“‘How do you say, “We are wise, and the LORD’s law is with us”? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made that a lie.

Matthew 18:4Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Luke 18:17Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”

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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