For I am not conscious of any wrong in myself; but this does not make me clear, for it is the Lord who is my judge.

Keep away from the desires of the flesh. Every sin which a man does is outside of the body; but he who goes after the desires of the flesh does evil to his body.

But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.

So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.

But take care that this power of yours does not give cause for trouble to the feeble.

Who ever goes to war without looking to someone to be responsible for his payment? who puts in vines and does not take the fruit of them? or who takes care of sheep without drinking of their milk?

Am I talking as a man? does not the law say the same?

If we have been planting the things of the Spirit for you, does it seem a great thing for you to give us a part in your things of this world?

The cup of blessing which we take, does it not give us a part in the blood of Christ? and is not the broken bread a taking part in the body of Christ?

But every woman who does so with her head unveiled, puts shame on her head: for it is the same as if her hair was cut off.

Be judges yourselves of the question: does it seem right for a woman to take part in prayer unveiled?

Does it not seem natural to you that if a man has long hair, it is a cause of shame to him?

But if punishment does come, it is sent by the Lord, so that we may be safe when the world is judged.

He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church.

Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour.