1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If any one seems to be wise among you in this age, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 destroys the temple of God, him will God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which ye are.

19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it has been written. He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:4Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens;

Luke 18:17Truly I say unto you, whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not 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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