Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

And again, The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

But if they cannot have self-control, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remains, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;

And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;

And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passes away.

Do you not know that they who minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they who wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?

Even so has the Lord ordained that they who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Know you not that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

And every man that strives for self control is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.

Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they who eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God: and I would not that you should have fellowship with demons.

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

For there must be also heresies among you, that they who are approved may be made manifest among you.

And if they were all one member, where would be the body?

But now are they many members, yet but one body.

Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

And even things without life which give sound, whether flute or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is played?

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, says the Lord.

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that you are mad?

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be submissive, as also says the law.

And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is shameful for women to speak in the church.

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

Else what shall they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

And if it be fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.

I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge them that are such.