1 Corinthians 3:18

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

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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 man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple all of you are.

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

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all yours heart; and lean not unto yours own understanding.

Proverbs 5:7Hear me now therefore, O all of you children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

Isaiah 5:21Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Jeremiah 8:8How do all of you say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

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

Luke 18:17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise 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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