Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 3:17

1 Corinthians chapter 3 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

Context

v.16Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

v.17This passage

v.18Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 93:5

    Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore.

  • Leviticus 20:3

    I also will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.

  • Psalms 99:9

    Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy.

  • Ezekiel 7:22

    My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret place; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it.

  • Ezekiel 23:38

    Moreover this they have done unto me: they have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my sabbaths.

  • Isaiah 64:11

    Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned with fire; and all our pleasant places are laid waste.