Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 3:18

1 Corinthians chapter 3 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let 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.

Context

v.17If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

v.18This passage

v.19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

Cross references

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

  • Ephesians 5:6

    Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

    For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:1

    Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

  • 1 John 1:8

    If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

  • Titus 3:3

    For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

  • Romans 11:25

    For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;