One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never!

But because of immoralities, each man should have relations with his own wife and each woman with her own husband.

A husband should give to his wife her sexual rights, and likewise a wife to her husband.

To the married I give this command -- not I, but the Lord -- a wife should not divorce a husband

(but if she does, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband should not divorce his wife.

To the rest I say -- I, not the Lord -- if a brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is happy to live with him, he should not divorce her.

And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is happy to live with her, she should not divorce him.

Was anyone called after he had been circumcised? He should not try to undo his circumcision. Was anyone called who is uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised.

The one bound to a wife should not seek divorce. The one released from a wife should not seek marriage.

And I say this, brothers and sisters: The time is short. So then those who have wives should be as those who have none,

If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.

For if a woman will not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.

For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.

For this reason a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Do you not have houses so that you can eat and drink? Or are you trying to show contempt for the church of God by shaming those who have nothing? What should I say to you? Should I praise you? I will not praise you for this!

A person should examine himself first, and in this way let him eat the bread and drink of the cup.

But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. But when I became an adult, I set aside childish ways.

So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

What should I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing praises with my spirit, but I will also sing praises with my mind.

What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.

If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.

But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.

Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude.

the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says.

If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home, because it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord's command.

For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.

Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God -- I say this to your shame!

On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.

And if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will go with me.

Everything you do should be done in love.