but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,

which none of the rulers of this age knew; for, had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.

According to the grace of God that is given to me, as a wise master-builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on this. But let every one take heed how he builds on this.

For who gave you distinction, as a teacher? And what have you as a teacher, that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast, as if you had not received it?

Has any one been called that had been circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the mark of circumcision. Has any one been called that had not been circumcised? Let him not be circumcised,

Now, this I say, brethren, the time is fraught with trials. It remains that those who have wives be as though they had them not;

But take heed, lest, by any means, this right of yours become a stumbling-block to those who are weak.

"Wherefore, let him that thinks he stands, take heed lest he foil.

But I wish you to know, that the head of every man is the Christ, and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

Every man that prays or prophesies, having his head covered, dishonors his head.

But every woman that prays or prophesies with her head uncovered, dishonors her head: for it is one and the same as if she was shaved.

For a man ought not to vail his head, because he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of the man.

For this reason ought the woman to have a token of subjection on her head, on account of the angels.

and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said: Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of me.

In like manner also, the cup, after he had supped, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood: do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

The eye can not say to the hand: I have no need of you; or again, the head to the feet: I have no need of you.

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I had the mind of a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.