1 Corinthians 3:17

Updated: June 3, 2025

If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are.

World English Bible (WEB)

If any man{G1536} defile{G5351}{(G5719)} the temple{G3485} of God{G2316}, him{G5126} shall{G5351} God{G2316} destroy{G5351}{(G5692)}; for{G1063} the temple{G3485} of God{G2316} is{G2076}{(G5748)} holy{G40}, which{G3748} temple ye{G5210} are{G2075}{(G5748)}.

KJV with Strongs

(17) If anybody destroys the innermost sanctuary of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God, The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God will destroy that one! For the innermost sanctuary of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God is set-apart holy and that's who you are!

The F.O.G

[17] If anyone destroys יהוה's temple through false teaching or divisive actions, יהוה will destroy them. For His temple is holy, and you as His church are that temple!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

if any one the sanctuary of God doth waste, him shall God waste; for the sanctuary of God is holy, the which ye are.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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