As to secure that there should be no disunion in the body, but that the parts should show the same care for one another.

In the Church God has appointed, first, Apostles, secondly Preachers, thirdly Teachers; then he has given supernatural powers, then power to cure diseases, aptness for helping others, capacity to govern, varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'

Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.

For our knowledge is incomplete, and our preaching is incomplete,

Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

He who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' is speaking, not to men, but to God, for no one understands him; yet in spirit he is speaking of hidden truths.

If the bugle sounds a doubtful call, who will prepare for battle?

There is, for instance, a certain number of different languages in the world, and not one of them fails to convey meaning.

And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.

Therefore let him who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' pray for ability to interpret them.

Therefore the gift of the 'tongues' is intended as a sign, not for those who believe in Christ, but for those who do not, while the gift of preaching is intended as a sign, not for those who do not believe in Christ, but for those who do.

What do I suggest, then, Brothers? Whenever you meet for worship, each of you comes, either with a hymn, or a lesson, or a revelation, or the gift of 'tongues,' or the interpretation of them; let everything be directed to the building up of faith.

For you can all preach in turn, so that all may learn some lesson and all receive encouragement.

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace.) This custom prevails in all the Churches of Christ's People.

At the meetings of the Church married women should remain silent, for they are not allowed to speak in public; they should take a subordinate place, as the Law itself directs.

If they want information on any point, they should ask their husbands about it at home; for it is unbecoming for a married woman to speak at a meeting of the Church.

Therefore, my Brothers, strive for the gift of preaching, and yet do not forbid speaking in 'tongues.'

For at the very beginning of my teaching I gave you the account which I had myself received-that Christ died for our sins (as the Scriptures had foretold),

For I am the meanest of the Apostles, I who am unworthy of the name of 'Apostle,' because I persecuted the Church of God.

Yes, and we are being proved to have borne false testimony about God; for we testified of God that he raised the Christ, whom he did not raise, if, indeed, the dead do not rise!

For, if the dead do not rise, then even Christ himself has not been raised,

If all that we have done has been to place our hope in Christ for this life, then we of all men are the most to be pitied.

For, since through a man there is death, so, too, through a man there is a resurrection of the dead.

For, as through union with Adam all men die, so through union with the Christ will all be made to live.

For he must reign until God 'has put all his enemies under his feet.'

For God has placed all things under Christ's feet. (But, when it is said that all things have been placed under Christ, it is plain that God is excepted who placed everything under him.)

If with only human hopes I had fought in the arena at Ephesus, what should I have gained by it? If the dead do not rise, then-'Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die'!

All forms of life are not the same; there is one for men, another for beasts, another for birds, and another for fishes.

There is a beauty of the sun, and a beauty of the moon, and a beauty of the stars; for even star differs from star in beauty.

At the last trumpet-call; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will rise immortal, and we, also, shall be transformed.

For this perishable body of ours must put on an imperishable form, and this dying body a deathless form.

Therefore, my dear Brothers, stand firm, unshaken, always diligent in the Lord's work, for you know that, in union with him, your toil is not in vain.

With reference to the Collection for Christ's People, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the Churches in Galatia.

And, if it appears to be worth while for me to go also, they shall go with me.

I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia- -for I am going through Macedonia-

And I shall probably make some stay with you or, perhaps, remain for the winter, so that you may yourselves send me on my way, wherever I may be going.

I do not propose to pay you a visit in passing now, for I hope to stay with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

For a great opening for active work has presented itself, and there are many opponents.

If Timothy comes, take care that he has no cause for feeling anxious while he is with you. He is doing the Master's work no less than I am.

No one, therefore, should slight him. See him safely on his way to me, for I am expecting him with some of our Brothers.

As for our Brother Apollos, I have often urged him to go to you with the others. He has, however, been very unwilling to do so as yet; but he will go as soon as he finds a good opportunity.

I am glad Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have come, for they have made up for your absence;

Accursed be any one who has no love for the Lord. THE LORD IS COMING.