If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.

By his power God raised the Lord, and he will also raise us up.

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and stood up to play."

"All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.

For the body is not made up of one member but of many.

So it is with you; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in building up the church.

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then will come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory."

On the first day of every week, each one of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.