1 Corinthians 3:18

In 9 translations

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.

KJV

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.

WEB

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

ASV

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.

LSV

Let no one deceive himself; if anyone seems to be wise among you in this age—let him become a fool, that he may become wise,

YLT

Let no one deceive himself; if any one doth seem to be wise among you in this age — let him become a fool, that he may become wise,

DBY

Let no one deceive himself: if any one thinks himself to be wise among you in this world, let him become foolish, that he may be wise.

DRC

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

GNV

Let no man deceiue himselfe: If any man among you seeme to be wise in this world, let him be a foole, that he may be wise.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Μηδεὶς ἑαυτὸν ἐξαπατάτω· εἴ τις δοκεῖ σοφὸς εἶναι ἐν ὑμῖν ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τούτῳ, μωρὸς γενέσθω, ἵνα γένηται σοφός,

RP2018

Μηδεὶς ἑαυτὸν ἐξαπατάτω· εἴ τις δοκεῖ σοφὸς εἶναι ἐν ὑμῖν ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τούτῳ, μωρὸς γενέσθω, ἵνα γένηται σοφός.

TR-Boyd

Μηδεὶς ἑαυτὸν ἐξαπατάτω· εἴ τις δοκεῖ σοφὸς εἶναι ἐν ὑμῖν ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τούτῳ, μωρὸς γενέσθω, ἵνα γένηται σοφός.

SCR1894

μηδεις εαυτον εξαπατατω ει τις δοκει σοφος ειναι εν υμιν εν τω αιωνι τουτω μωρος γενεσθω ινα γενηται σοφος

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
• 1 Corinthians 1:18–21For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the…
• Isaiah 5:21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.
• Galatians 6:3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
• Luke 18:17Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
• 1 Corinthians 8:1–2Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
• James 1:22Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
• Matthew 18:4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
• Mark 10:15Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
• Jeremiah 8:8How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception?
• Ephesians 5:6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
• Titus 3:3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
• 1 Corinthians 6:9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts,
• Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
• 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

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