1 Corinthians 3:18

English Standard Version 2016

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!

Galatians 6:3

For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

James 1:22

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Luke 18:17

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

Matthew 18:4

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:15

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.

Titus 3:3

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

Ephesians 5:6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

1 Corinthians 6:9

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute.

Jeremiah 8:8

“How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us’? But behold, the lying pen of the scribes has made it into a lie.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

1 John 1:8

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

2 Timothy 3:13

while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Galatians 6:7

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on ashes; a deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”

Romans 11:25

Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

Luke 21:8

And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them.

Proverbs 5:7

And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.

Jeremiah 37:9

Thus says the Lord, Do not deceive yourselves, saying, “The Chaldeans will surely go away from us,” for they will not go away.

Matthew 13:22

As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 3:17

If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.