1 Corinthians 3:18

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.

Cross References (27)

  • Proverbs 3:5 (27)

    Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18–21 (15)

    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

  • Galatians 6:3 (14)

    If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

  • Isaiah 5:21 (14)

    Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:1–2 (10)

    Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

  • Luke 18:17 (10)

    Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

  • Matthew 18:4 (9)

    Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

  • James 1:22 (9)

    Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

  • Mark 10:15 (8)

    Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

  • 1 Corinthians 6:9 (7)

    Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, n

  • James 1:26 (7)

    If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is wort

  • Ephesians 5:6 (7)

    Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedien

  • 1 Corinthians 4:10 (7)

    We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishon

  • Proverbs 26:12 (7)

    Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Jeremiah 8:8 (7)

    How 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 produc

  • Titus 3:3 (7)

    For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in m

  • Proverbs 3:7 (6)

    Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Isaiah 44:20 (6)

    He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is not this thing in my

  • Romans 12:16 (5)

    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

  • 2 Timothy 3:13 (5)

    while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

  • Galatians 6:7 (5)

    Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:33 (5)

    Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

  • 1 John 1:8 (5)

    If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

  • Romans 11:25 (4)

    I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has c

  • Proverbs 5:7 (4)

    So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

  • Luke 21:8 (4)

    Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time

  • Jeremiah 37:9 (3)

    This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will no