Destroyeth (φθειρε). The outward temple is merely the symbol of God's presence, the Shechinah (the Glory). God makes his home in t…

If any man defile, etc. Or, destroy, corrupt, fyeirei. The Greek word is the same in both parts of the sentence. If …

If any man defile.—Better, If any man destroy—the opposite of “building up,” which should be the work of the Chr…

Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any man destroy the temple of God,—

For…

The “temple” (GK 3724) is reminiscent of the OT tabernacle and temple as well as the holy sanctuary built by Herod. As Jesus spoke of his earthly b…

If any man corrupts the temple of God. He adds a dreadful threatening—that, since the temple of God ought to be inviolably sacred…

If any man defile the temple of God
By the wisdom of the world, through philosophy, and vain deceit; by bringing in …

From other parts of the epistle, it appears that the false teachers among the Corinthians taught unholy doctrines. Such teaching tended to corrupt,…

Having indicated the reward for those who labor well, the Apostle now deals with the punishment for those who do evil or destructive works. Regardi…