1 Corinthians 14:20
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 14
“Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.”1 Corinthians 14:20
What Does 1 Corinthians 14:20 Mean?
1 Corinthians 14:20 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 14:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:11“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”1 Corinthians 16:13“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”Ephesians 5:15“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”Matthew 18:3“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”Romans 16:19“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”Hebrews 5:13“For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”Matthew 19:14“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”Psalms 131:2“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.”1 Corinthians 3:1“And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”1 Corinthians 2:6“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”2 Peter 3:18“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”Ecclesiastes 10:10“If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.”Mark 10:14“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”Ephesians 4:13“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”Mark 10:15“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
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