1 Corinthians 3:18

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

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.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
Μηδεὶς G3367 A-NSM	Strong's Definition mēdeis not even one (man, woman, thing) nobody, no one, nothing
ἑαυτὸν G1438 F-3ASM	Strong's Definition heautou (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc himself, herself, itself, themselves
ἐξαπατάτω· G1818 V-PAM-3S	Strong's Definition exapataō to seduce wholly to deceive
εἴ G1487 CONJ	Strong's Definition ei if, whether, that, etc if, whether
τις G5100 X-NSM	Strong's Definition tis some or any person or object a certain, a certain one "some, some time, a while
δοκεῖ G1380 V-PAI-3S	Strong's Definition dokeō compare the base of G1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly) to be of opinion, think, suppose "to seem, to be accounted, reputed"it seems to me I think, judge: thus in question "it seems good to, pleased me, I determined
σοφὸς G4680 A-NSM	Strong's Definition sophos wise (in a most general application) wise skilled, expert: of artificers "wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned of the Greek philosophers and orators "of Jewish theologians"of Christian teachers forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution
εἶναι G1511	Strong's Definition einai to exist to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
ἐν G1722 PREP	Strong's Definition en ___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc in, by, with
ὑμῖν G5213	Strong's Definition hymin to (with or by) you you
ἐν G1722 PREP	Strong's Definition en ___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc in, by, with
τῷ G3588 T-DSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
αἰῶνι G165 N-DSM	Strong's Definition aiōn properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future) for ever, an unbroken age, perpetuity of time, eternity "the worlds, universe"period of time, age
τούτῳ G5129	Strong's Definition toutō to (in, with or by) this (person or thing) to this one
μωρὸς G3474 A-NSM	Strong's Definition mōros dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e., heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd foolish "impious, godless
γενέσθω G1096 V-2ADM-3S	Strong's Definition ginomai to cause to be (___%___gen___%___-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.) to become, i.e., to come into existence, begin to be, receive being "to become, i.e., to come to pass, happen of events to arise, appear in history, come upon the stage of men appearing in public to be made, finished of miracles, to be performed, wrought to become, be made
ἵνα G2443 CONJ	Strong's Definition hina in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) that, in order that, so that
γένηται G1096 V-2ADS-3S	Strong's Definition ginomai to cause to be (___%___gen___%___-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.) to become, i.e., to come into existence, begin to be, receive being "to become, i.e., to come to pass, happen of events to arise, appear in history, come upon the stage of men appearing in public to be made, finished of miracles, to be performed, wrought to become, be made
σοφός G4680 A-NSM	Strong's Definition sophos wise (in a most general application) wise skilled, expert: of artificers "wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned of the Greek philosophers and orators "of Jewish theologians"of Christian teachers forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:5

בְּטַח אֶל-יְהוָה בְּכָל-לִבֶּךָ וְאֶל-בִּֽינָתְךָ אַל-תִּשָּׁעֵֽן׃

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

1 Corinthians 1:18

Ὁ λόγος γὰρ ὁ τοῦ σταυροῦ τοῖς μὲν ἀπολλυμένοις μωρία ἐστίν τοῖς δὲ σῳζομένοις ἡμῖν δύναμις θεοῦ ἐστιν

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Isaiah 5:21

הוֹי חֲכָמִים בְּעֵֽינֵיהֶם וְנֶגֶד פְּנֵיהֶם נְבֹנִֽים׃

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Galatians 6:3

εἰ γὰρ δοκεῖ τις εἶναί τι μηδὲν ὤν ἑαυτόν φρεναπατᾷ

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Luke 18:17

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὃς ἐὰν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν

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

Περὶ δὲ τῶν εἰδωλοθύτων οἴδαμεν ὅτι πάντες γνῶσιν ἔχομεν ἡ γνῶσις φυσιοῖ ἡ δὲ ἀγάπη οἰκοδομεῖ·

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Matthew 18:4

ὅστις οὖν ταπεινώσῃ ἑαυτὸν ὡς τὸ παιδίον τοῦτο οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ μείζων ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

James 1:22

Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταὶ παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Mark 10:15

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὃς ἐὰν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the of kingdom God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

1 Corinthians 6:9

ἢ οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ἄδικοι βασιλείαν θεοῦ οὐ κληρονομήσουσιν; μὴ πλανᾶσθε· οὔτε πόρνοι οὔτε εἰδωλολάτραι οὔτε μοιχοὶ οὔτε μαλακοὶ οὔτε ἀρσενοκοῖται

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Jeremiah 8:8

אֵיכָה תֹֽאמְרוּ חֲכָמִים אֲנַחְנוּ וְתוֹרַת יְהוָה אִתָּנוּ אָכֵן הִנֵּה לַשֶּׁקֶר עָשָׂה עֵט שֶׁקֶר סֹפְרִֽים׃

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

Proverbs 26:12

רָאִיתָ אִישׁ חָכָם בְּעֵינָיו תִּקְוָה לִכְסִיל מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

James 1:26

Εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι ἐν ὑμῖν μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ ἀλλ' ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

1 Corinthians 4:10

ἡμεῖς μωροὶ διὰ Χριστόν ὑμεῖς δὲ φρόνιμοι ἐν Χριστῷ· ἡμεῖς ἀσθενεῖς ὑμεῖς δὲ ἰσχυροί· ὑμεῖς ἔνδοξοι ἡμεῖς δὲ ἄτιμοι

We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

Ephesians 5:6

Μηδεὶς ὑμᾶς ἀπατάτω κενοῖς λόγοις· διὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπὶ τοὺς υἱοὺς τῆς ἀπειθείας

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Titus 3:3

Ἦμεν γάρ ποτε καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀνόητοι ἀπειθεῖς πλανώμενοι δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις ἐν κακίᾳ καὶ φθόνῳ διάγοντες στυγητοί μισοῦντες ἀλλήλους

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Proverbs 3:7

אַל-תְּהִי חָכָם בְּעֵינֶיךָ יְרָא אֶת-יְהוָה וְסוּר מֵרָֽע׃

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Isaiah 44:20

רֹעֶה אֵפֶר לֵב הוּתַל הִטָּהוּ וְלֹֽא-יַצִּיל אֶת-נַפְשׁוֹ וְלֹא יֹאמַר הֲלוֹא שֶׁקֶר בִּימִינִֽי׃

He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

Romans 12:16

τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες μὴ τὰ ὑψηλὰ φρονοῦντες ἀλλὰ τοῖς ταπεινοῖς συναπαγόμενοι μὴ γίνεσθε φρόνιμοι παρ' ἑαυτοῖς

Be of the same mind one another. toward Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

1 John 1:8

ἐὰν εἴπωμεν ὅτι ἁμαρτίαν οὐκ ἔχομεν ἑαυτοὺς πλανῶμεν καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια οὐκ ἔστιν ἐν ἡμῖν

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

1 Corinthians 3:17

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