What does 1 Corinthians 3:16 mean?

1 Corinthians 3:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 3:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

18Let 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.

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