For he that is called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freed man: in like manner also, he that is called, being a free man, is the servant of Christ.

Who goeth at any time to war at his own expences? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit of it? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my mind produces no fruit.

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.

But every one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are Christ's at his appearing.