therefore, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord."

Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become a fool so that he may become wise.

So then let no one boast of men. For all things are yours,

And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to have mourned? Let the one who has done this be removed from your midst.

Let us, therefore, celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him do so; in such a case the brother or sister is not bound. For God has called us to peace.

Only, let each one lead the life which the Lord has assigned to him, and in which God has called him. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it trouble youbut if you can gain your freedom, do so.

Brethren, let each one remain with God in that condition in which he was called.

But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly toward his betrothed, if she is past her youth, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let them marry.

Therefore let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

For if a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, let her cover her head.

Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.

What is the outcome then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, or a teaching, or a revelation, or a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

But if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said.

If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.

If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."

So let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.

Let all that you do be done in love.