1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If any one of you supposes that he is wise in the philosophy of the present age, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.

Montgomery New Testament

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 tear down God’s sanctuary, God will tear him down; for the sanctuary of God is holy, and that is what you are.

19For the philosophy of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. It is written, He snares the wise in their own craftiness,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:4"Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven;

Luke 18:17"I tell you in solemn truth that whoever will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, he will never get 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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