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.

And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again.

And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? for you are the temple of the living God; as God has said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

For to their ability, I bear record, yea, and beyond their ability they were willing of themselves;

And this they did, not as we expected, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

If any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you: or if our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

Lest perhaps if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, you) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your gift, of which you had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of gift, and not as an extortion.

While by the proof of this ministry they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that when they glory, they may be found even as we.

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the descendants of Abraham? so am I.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes beyond measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.

And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall mourn over many who have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and licentiousness which they have committed.

But they had heard only, That he who persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which once he destroyed.

And they glorified God in me.

And because of false brethren brought in unawares, who came in secretly to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

But of these who seemed to be somebody, (whatsoever they were, it makes no matter to me: God accepts no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somebody in conference added nothing to me:

But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship; that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision.

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was eager to do.

For before certain men came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them who were of the circumcision.

But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If you, being a Jew, live after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compel you the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

Know you therefore that they who are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

They are zealous of you, but not for good; yea, they would exclude you, that you might be zealous of them.

I would they were even cut off who trouble you.

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of which I tell you beforehand, as I have also told you in time past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

That we from now on be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive;

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

I urge Euodias, and urge Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

All the saints greet you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

For they themselves show of us what manner of welcome we had unto you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that are drunk are drunk in the night.

And with all deception of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

And for this cause God shall send them a strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

That they all might be condemned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

As I besought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor the things they affirm.

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Yet she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with propriety.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And these things give in a charge, that they may be blameless.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Having judgment, because they have cast off their first faith.

And at the same time they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossips also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Some men's sins are evident beforehand, going before them to judgment; and some men they follow after.

Likewise also the good works of some are evident beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Charge them that are rich in this present age, that they be not haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This you know, that all they who are in Asia are turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the ruin of the hearers.

But shun profane and vain utterances: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

But foolish and ignorant questions avoid, knowing that they do produce strifes.

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

For of this sort are they who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with various lusts,

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they draw to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto myths.

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision:

Whose mouths must be stopped, who ruin whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain.

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

That they may teach the young women to be sensible, to love their husbands, to love their children,

Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I desire that you affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.