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

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he may become wise. [a] 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written, “He catches the clever in their craftiness.”

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17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple.

18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise(A) by the standards of this age,(B) you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness(C) in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”[a];(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:19 Job 5:13