17 If anyone destroys the [a]temple of God, God will destroy [b]that person; for the [c]temple of God is holy, [d]and that is what you are.

18 (A)Take care that no one deceives himself. (B)If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in (C)this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise. 19 For (D)the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written: “He is (E)the one who catches the wise by their craftiness”;

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  1. 1 Corinthians 3:17 Or sanctuary
  2. 1 Corinthians 3:17 Lit this
  3. 1 Corinthians 3:17 Or sanctuary
  4. 1 Corinthians 3:17 Lit who you are

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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  1. 1 Corinthians 3:19 Job 5:13