1 Corinthians 8:2

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

Cross-references

1 Corinthians 8:1 introduces that knowledge puffs up — verse 2 then qualifies that such self-perceived knowledge is incomplete.

1 Corinthians 3:18 warns against self-deception about wisdom — same trap of conceit about knowledge addressed here.

1 Corinthians 10:12 warns against thinking one stands securely — mirrors the caution here about thinking one knows, both urge humility.

1 Corinthians 13:9 states our knowledge is partial — supports the claim that those who think they know lack full knowledge.

In Proverbs 26:12, being wise in one's own eyes is hopeless — directly parallels the warning in 1 Cor 8:2 about thinking you know.

In Romans 11:25, Paul warns against being wise in your own opinion — the same danger as thinking you know in 1 Cor 8:2.

In Galatians 6:3, thinking oneself something when nothing is self-deception — identical to the warning in 1 Cor 8:2 about knowing nothing yet.

Proverbs 3:5 commands 'do not lean on your own understanding' — directly reinforcing Paul's point that human knowledge is limited.

Luke 8:18 Parallel

Luke 8:18 warns 'even what he thinks he has will be taken away' — the same principle of presumption leading to loss, applied to hearing.

Romans 12:16 warns against being 'wise in your own sight' — directly echoes the prideful self-perception of knowledge here.

In Proverbs 30:2-4, Agur's humble confession of ignorance exemplifies the proper attitude opposite to thinking one knows in 1 Cor 8:2.

1 Timothy 6:4 describes the fruit of conceited teaching: craving for controversy — the practical outcome of the false knowledge warned against here.

Proverbs 11:2 says 'with the humble is wisdom' — linking pride to disgrace, parallel to Paul's implication that thinking you know is pride.

Romans 2:19 Parallel

Romans 2:19 highlights those who claim to be guides to the blind yet fail — both warn that presumptuous knowledge misleads.