1 Corinthians 3:17
“If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If any man defile the temple of God,.... By the wisdom of the world, through philosophy, and vain deceit; by bringing in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If any man defile ... - Or, “destroy, corrupt” (φθείρει phtheirei). The Greek word is the same in both parts of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If any man defile the temple - This clause is not consistently translated. Ει τις τον ναον του Θεου φθειρει, φθερει…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 3:16-17
Here the apostle resumes his argument and exhortation, founding it on his former allusion, You are God's building, Co1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
If any man defile Rather, if any man do hurt to the temple of God, to him shall God do hurt. The word is the same in…
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