Translation Comparison

1 Corinthians 3:17

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Corinthians 3:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Corinthians 3:17 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
American Standard VersionASV	If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But if any man violate the temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is holy, which you are.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	If any one corrupt the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.
English Revised VersionERV	If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	If any man defileth the temple of God, him will God destroy: for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
World English BibleWEB	If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	if any one the sanctuary of God doth waste, him shall God waste; for the sanctuary of God is holy, the which ye are.
American King James VersionAKJV	If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	If any one is marring the Sanctuary of God, him will God mar; for the Sanctuary of God is holy, which you all are.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But if any man violate the temple of God, him shall God destroy. For the temple of God is holy, which you are.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

If any one corrupt the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

If any man defileth the temple of God, him will God destroy: for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

World English Bible

WEB

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

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

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

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

If any one is marring the Sanctuary of God, him will God mar; for the Sanctuary of God is holy, which you all are.