1 Corinthians 3:18

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 3:18

BSB

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

AKJV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

CPDV

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become foolish, so that he may be truly wise.

ERV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

NHEB

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

SMT

Let none completely deceive himself. If any think to be wise in this life, let him be foolish, that he may he wise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 3:18

LetG1818VerbnomanG3367Adjective deceiveG1818Verb himselfG1438IfanymanG1536 amongG1722Preposition youG5213 seemethG1380VerbtobeG1511Verb wiseG4680Adjective inG1722Preposition thisG5129 worldG165Noun MasculinelethimbecomeG1096VerbafoolG3474Adjective thatG2443ConjunctionhemaybeG1096Verb wiseG4680Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 3:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 3:18

Summary

Renounce earthly wisdom to gain true knowledge

Event

Teaching about spiritual wisdom

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD