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1 Corinthians 5:6
Your gloryingis not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

1 Corinthians 6:2,3,9,16,19
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? …

1 Corinthians 9:13,24
Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things liveof the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? …

ye are.

2 Corinthians 6:16
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk inthem; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Ephesians 2:21,22
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: …

Hebrews 3:6
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

the Spirit.

Ezekiel 36:27
And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and dothem.

John 14:17
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

that you yourselves are God’s temple
In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses divisions and immorality within the church. By referring to the believers as God's temple, he underscores the sacredness of the community. The temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people. By calling the church God's temple, Paul elevates the spiritual status of the believers, indicating that God's presence now resides within them collectively. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where the temple was the dwelling place of God (1 Kings 8:27-30). It also connects to Jesus' teaching inJohn 2:19-21, where He refers to His body as a temple, foreshadowing the new covenant where believers become the temple of God.

and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a key doctrine in the New Testament, signifying the new relationship between God and believers through Christ. This indwelling is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such asEzekiel 36:26-27, where God promises to put His Spirit within His people. The presence of the Holy Spirit is a mark of the new covenant, initiated by Jesus' death and resurrection. It empowers believers for holy living and service, as seen inActs 1:8. The Spirit's indwelling also serves as a guarantee of the believer's inheritance in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14). This truth calls the Corinthians to live in a manner worthy of their status as God's temple, avoiding divisions and immorality that would defile the sacred community.

• Paul frames his statement as a gentle but pointed reminder. He has already taught these believers basic truths, so the question underscores their accountability (1 Corinthians 2:12;Romans 6:3).

• Scripture often uses this phrase to jolt readers out of complacency—“Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 6:15) is one example. The repetition signals that certain truths should be settled in the heart of every believer.

• It also implies that ignorance is not an option. With the completed canon in hand, we cannot claim we were never told (James 1:22–25).

• “You yourselves” is plural, highlighting the corporate nature of the Church. Each believer matters, but together we form the single dwelling place of God on earth (Ephesians 2:21–22;1 Peter 2:5).

• The temple motif would have been vivid to both Jewish and Gentile readers. In the Old Testament, God’s glory filled Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8:10–11). Now, instead of a building of stone and cedar, He inhabits people redeemed by the blood of Christ (John 2:19–21).

• Because the temple was set apart for holy use, believers are called to the same consecration. Paul’s wider context warns against worldly divisions and fleshly living that would defile God’s sacred dwelling (1 Corinthians 3:3, 17).

• The indwelling Spirit is not a metaphor; it is the literal presence of God within every believer from the moment of salvation (Romans 8:9;Galatians 4:6).

• His residency fulfills Jesus’ promise: “He remains with you and will be in you” (John 14:17). This transforming presence empowers obedience, unifies the body, and testifies that we belong to Christ (Acts 2:4;Ephesians 4:3–4).

• Because the Spirit is holy, accommodating sin in heart or congregation grieves Him (Ephesians 4:30). The warning in verse 17—“If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him”—shows how seriously the Lord guards His dwelling place.

1 Corinthians 3:16 reminds believers that ignorance is inexcusable, identity is corporate, and intimacy with God is real. Together we are the very temple He once filled with fire and glory, and the Holy Spirit now resides within us to sanctify, empower, and unify. Knowing this, we guard our hearts and our fellowship with reverent diligence, living lives that display the holiness of the One who lives in us.