1 Corinthians 3:18

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Let no one deceive themselves. If anyone among you thinks they are wise in this age, let them become foolish so that they may become wise.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let{G1818} no man{G3367} deceive{G1818} himself.{G1438} If{G1487} any man{G5100} thinketh{G1380} that he is{G1511} wise{G4680} among{G1722} you{G5213} in{G1722} this{G5129} world,{G165} let him become{G1096} a fool,{G3474} that{G2443} he may become{G1096} wise.{G4680}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let{G1818} no man{G3367} deceive{G1818}{(G5720)} himself{G1438}. If any man{G1536} among{G1722} you{G5213} seemeth{G1380}{(G5719)} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} wise{G4680} in{G1722} this{G5129} world{G165}, let him become{G1096}{(G5634)} a fool{G3474}, that{G2443} he may be{G1096}{(G5638)} wise{G4680}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Let no man deceave him silfe. Yf eny man seme wyse amonge you let him be a fole in this worlde that he maye be wyse.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Let no ma disceaue himselfe. Yf eny man thinke himselfe wyse amoge you, let him become a foole in this worlde, that he maye be wyse.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Let no man deceaue him selfe. Yf any man among you seeme to be wise in this worlde, let hym be a foole, that he may be wyse.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Let no man have a false idea. If any man seems to himself to be wise among you, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Guard against self-deception, each of you. If someone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become foolish so that he can become wise.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 5:21 : 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!
  • Gal 6:3 : 3 For if anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.
  • Jas 1:22 : 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
  • Prov 3:5 : 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
  • 1 Cor 1:18-21 : 18 For 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. 19 For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent I will frustrate.' 20 Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish? 21 For since in God’s wisdom the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
  • 1 Cor 6:9 : 9 Don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who practice homosexuality,
  • 1 Cor 8:1-2 : 1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone thinks they know something, they do not yet know as they ought to know.
  • Matt 18:4 : 4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
  • Mark 10:15 : 15 'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'
  • Luke 18:17 : 17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.
  • Jer 8:8 : 8 How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us,’ when the false pen of the scribes has produced lies?
  • Isa 44:20 : 20 He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has led him astray, and he cannot save himself or say, 'Isn't there a lie in my right hand?'
  • Prov 3:7 : 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
  • Prov 5:7 : 7 Now, my children, listen to me, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
  • Prov 26:12 : 12 Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
  • Luke 21:8 : 8 He replied, 'Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, “I am he,” and, “The time is near.” Do not follow them.'
  • Rom 11:25 : 25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not become conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
  • Rom 12:16 : 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
  • 1 Cor 15:33 : 33 Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good morals.'
  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored!
  • Jas 1:26 : 26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not bridle his tongue, and deceives his heart, his religion is worthless.
  • 1 John 1:8 : 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
  • Gal 6:7 : 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows, that they will also reap.
  • Eph 5:6 : 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.
  • 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
  • Titus 3:3 : 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
  • Jer 37:9 : 9 This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves, thinking, 'The Chaldeans will surely leave us,' for they will not leave.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Cor 3:19-21
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    87%

    19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written, 'He catches the wise in their craftiness.'

    20 And again, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.'

    21 So then, let no one boast in human leaders, for all things are yours—

  • Gal 6:3
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    3 For if anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.

  • 1 Cor 1:18-21
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    79%

    18 For 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.

    19 For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the understanding of the intelligent I will frustrate.'

    20 Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made the wisdom of the world foolish?

    21 For since in God’s wisdom the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

  • 2 Cor 11:16-17
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    78%

    16 I repeat, let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me as you would a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

    17 What I am saying, I do not say as from the Lord, but as if in foolishness, with this confidence of boasting.

  • Rom 1:22
    77%

    22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools.

  • 1 Cor 1:25
    76%

    25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

  • Jas 3:13
    75%

    13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7 Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • 2 Cor 11:19
    75%

    19 For you gladly put up with fools, since you are so wise.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

  • Prov 26:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Eccl 10:3
    74%

    3 Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 12:15
    74%

    15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Eph 5:15
    73%

    15 Be very careful, then, how you walk—not as unwise but as wise.

  • 1 Cor 3:17
    73%

    17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

  • Prov 13:16
    73%

    16 Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 26:12
    73%

    12 Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

  • Col 2:4
    73%

    4 I say this so that no one may deceive you with persuasive arguments.

  • 1 Cor 8:2
    73%

    2 If anyone thinks they know something, they do not yet know as they ought to know.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

    5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • 1 Cor 2:6
    73%

    6 Now, we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are passing away.

  • Prov 19:3
    72%

    3 A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • 1 Cor 4:10
    72%

    10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored!

  • Job 15:31
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    31 Let him not trust in worthlessness, deceiving himself, for worthlessness will be his reward.

  • 1 Cor 4:6
    72%

    6 Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • 1 Cor 1:27
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    27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

  • Jas 1:22
    72%

    22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • 2 Thess 2:3
    72%

    3 Let no one deceive you in any way. That day will not come unless the rebellion takes place first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the son of destruction.

  • Prov 28:26
    72%

    26 Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

  • Prov 14:16
    71%

    16 The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Eph 5:6
    71%

    6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

  • 1 Cor 2:14
    71%

    14 But the natural person does not accept the things of God's Spirit, because they are foolishness to him. He cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

  • 2 Cor 10:12
    71%

    12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they lack understanding.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21 Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • 1 Cor 14:38
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    38 But if anyone ignores this, let them remain ignorant.

  • 1 Cor 1:29
    71%

    29 So that no one may boast before him.

  • 2 Cor 12:6
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    6 For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me.

  • 1 Cor 10:12
    71%

    12 So then, let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.

  • Eph 5:17
    71%

    17 Because of this, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

  • Col 2:18
    71%

    18 Let no one disqualify you by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on things he has not seen, being puffed up without reason by his fleshly mind.

  • Eccl 7:16
    71%

    16 Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself too wise—why destroy yourself?

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