1 Corinthians 3:18
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.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 3:5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 1:18–20 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, 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. I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing.” Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
- Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!