Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, chosen to declare the gospel dispensation,

but what said the oracle to him? "I have reserved to my self seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.

do not for such a thing as meat, pull down what God has been raising. all things indeed are pure; but they become evil to him who by eating giveth offence.