1 Corinthians 3:18
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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.”1 Corinthians 3:18
What Does 1 Corinthians 3:18 Mean?
1 Corinthians 3:18 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 18 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 3:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”Galatians 6:3“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”Colossians 2:8“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”Galatians 6:7“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”1 Corinthians 1:18“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”Proverbs 26:12“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”Isaiah 5:21“Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”1 Corinthians 8:2“And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.”Ecclesiastes 1:18“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.”Matthew 6:23“But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”Proverbs 2:7“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”Luke 18:17“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”1 Corinthians 8:1“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”1 John 1:8“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”James 1:22“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
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